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Principal Design Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Surrey

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

A company that specialise in electro-mechanical systems for the Automotive / EV industry is seeking to recruit a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work from their site in Surrey (1 day per week WFH) with relocation assistance available.

The Role

This position will involve leading the design and development of complex electro-mechanical propulsion systems for the Automotive / EV industry. This senior, hands-on role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, take ownership of projects throughout the full product lifecycle, and drive innovative engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary, high technology environment.

This will include:

* Spearhead the design, development, and documentation of complex electro-mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
* Lead projects from initial concept through design, testing, commissioning, and production, ensuring successful technical delivery.
* Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers and supporting effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
* Partner with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated, robust, and standards-compliant solutions.
* Promote continuous improvement by identifying design optimisation opportunities and delivering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
* Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and technical validation activities
* Oversee and optimise Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) processes
* Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with requirements

Experience

Ideal candidates will be Principal level Design Engineers with experience in the following areas:

* High Voltage experience
* Technical Expertise
* High Volume (or potentially low-mid volume) automotive

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing complex dynamic mechanical systems such as transmission, actuators, powertrain, rotating machinery, or turbomachinery and will demonstrate a strong track record of solving highly complex mechanical engineering problems

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