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Principal Design Engineer

Job Description

The Role: Principal Design Engineer

You will be responsible for taking new projects through to concept and design stage to production, working closely with prototype machining, development and production engineers as appropriate. You will have the opportunity to become involved in other areas across the business.

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company that has operations covering more than 30 countries working across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, you will have the following key responsibilities:-

Design and development of new products using 3D CAD and FEA packages against aggressive time and cost targets
Planning and management of engineering projects from concept to launch
Supporting product development
Use of advanced CAE tools such as CFD and structural optimisation software
Keep abreast of vehicle legislation within key product areas
Assist in the running of the mechanical engineering department, including supervising junior members of the team.

The Right Person

The successful Principal Design Engineer will have performed all of the above duties within an Automotive environment, with a minimum of 7 years mechanical engineering / design experience, as well as the following skills and abilities:-

Minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent in mechanical, mechatronic or similar discipline
Minimum of 7 years mechanical engineering / mechatronics experience
Driven by problem solving, often from first principles engineering, with an eye for detail and a proven talent for meeting deadlines
Comfortable with product development requiring electrical and control systems interfaces
A skilled user of CAD software with a good understanding of FEA
A strong background in product launch through an APQP type process using project planning, DFM, FMEA, Control Plans and DVP&R

Desirable Skills

Experience of working in the Motorsport industry
Practical experience in precision manufacturing processes (casting, forging, machining, plating, finishing)
Working understanding of electrical control systems (open and closed loop control), their functions and calibration.

Interested? Here are your options:

"This is the job for me, I meet all the requirements" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Jon Webster on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure about some of the details" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and come back to you.

Precision are committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system.

About Precision People

This role is posted by Precision People, specialists in Technical, Engineering, Consultancy, Sales and Executive Search Recruitment. Operating since 2004, we have placed hundreds of technical candidates in fantastic new roles. Precision covers the whole spectrum of technical roles from Design Engineers, Service Managers, Mechanical Service Engineers, up to Maintenance and Production Managers. We have many technical roles both in the Midlands and throughout the UK, so get in touch today.

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