Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer

Join a globally renowned technology leader in North Somerset as an Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer and lead innovative mechanical design solutions for state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, you will oversee a talented team of engineers, managing projects from concept through to customer commissioning and field trials. This role offers the chance to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality solutions on time and within budget, working closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, manufacturing, service, and customer representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of approximately six mechanical engineers, fostering collaboration, setting clear objectives, and holding regular 1:1 meetings to ensure project success.
• Champion best-practice mechanical engineering to optimise project delivery in terms of time, cost, quality, and compliance, ensuring robust technical governance for safety and reliability.
• Allocate and manage work packages across cross-functional teams, guiding projects through to production and completion.
• Ensure designs meet stakeholder requirements and comply with relevant regulations, directives, and standards.
• Mentor engineers, supporting their professional development, including training and pathways to professional registration.

Skills & Attributes

• High integrity with a results-driven mindset, holding yourself and others accountable.
• In-depth expertise in best-practice mechanical engineering principles.
• Outstanding communication skills, clearly conveying technical requirements to engineers, project managers, and wider teams.
• Calm and professional under pressure, with strong problem-solving, planning, and adaptability skills (Essential).
• Creative and resilient, delivering pragmatic solutions to complex challenges (Essential).

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards registration with a recognised engineering institution.
• Accreditation or formal qualifications in Functional Safety.

Experience

• Extensive mechanical engineering and design experience in a relevant industry (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of product safety and compliance in regulated environments, with familiarity with standards such as EN 61511 and safety/design review methods (e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA).
• Proven expertise across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Commitment to continuous professional development through training and other opportunities.
• Proficiency in design for manufacture, cost, assembly, maintainability, and related principles.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Hybrid arrangements and full/part-time options to suit your lifestyle.
• Impactful Role: Lead cutting-edge projects for a global technology leader.
• Career Development: Benefit from mentorship, training, and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive Package: Up to £63,300 DOE, plus bonus, life assurance, and enhanced pension.

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