At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and development of cab structures for advanced machinery.
- Company: Globally recognised engineering manufacturer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, healthcare, pension, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Long-term career development and progression opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a world-class engineering team and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong background in structural or mechanical design and 3D CAD proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client, a globally recognised engineering manufacturer, is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of cab structures and operator systems for advanced machinery. The position combines hands-on design engineering with technical leadership, supporting projects from concept through to production. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions while driving continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority for cab and operator environment systems, including cab structures, ergonomics, controls, visibility, HVAC, noise and vibration.
- Lead operator environment activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring robust and timely delivery of engineering solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards and internal engineering requirements.
- Own and manage technical risk through activities such as DFMEA, design reviews and validation planning.
- Drive standardisation, component reuse and complexity reduction across product platforms.
- Work closely with Structures, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and other business functions to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support and challenge suppliers to develop technically robust and cost-effective designs.
- Liaise with testing and development teams to define and support validation activities, including endurance, customer evaluation and development builds.
- Investigate and resolve engineering issues arising from testing, production and field performance, feeding lessons learned into future product development.
- Mentor and support engineers within the team, helping to develop capability and maintain high technical standards.
About You
- Strong background in structural, mechanical or cab system design within a complex engineering environment.
- Good understanding of engineering compliance, legislation and design governance.
- Experience designing fabricated structures, welded assemblies and complex mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of ergonomics, operator controls and human machine interaction.
- Experience leading DFMEA activities and structured engineering problem solving.
- Proficient in 3D CAD software (NX advantageous but not essential).
- Experience with plastics design and injection moulded components would be highly beneficial.
- Able to balance technical performance, quality, cost and manufacturability throughout the design process.
- Backgrounds from off highway, automotive, rail, aerospace or other regulated engineering sectors will be considered.
What's on Offer?
- Excellent salary package.
- Outstanding benefits package including healthcare, 10% matched pension and employee rewards.
- Opportunity to join a world-class engineering organisation.
- Long term career development and progression opportunities.
- A varied role combining hands-on design with technical leadership.
Principal Design Engineer employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer in Staffordshire as a Principal Design Engineer, where you'll enjoy a highly competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including healthcare and a 10% matched pension. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and continuous improvement, providing you with ample opportunities for long-term career development and progression while you lead the design of advanced cab structures and operator systems.
