Principle Design Engineer
Principle Design Engineer

Principle Design Engineer

Full-Time No home office possible
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Principle Design Engineer

Location: Oldham, Manchester (Onsite only)

Salary: £65,000‑£75,000 (benefits)

Hours: Mon‑Thu 07:45‑16:45; Fri 07:45‑13:45 (38hrs/week)

Start Date: Ideally early December, January also considered

What You\’ll Be Doing

  • Leading and mentoring a small team of 3 engineers (soon to be 4), including a junior engineer
  • Reviewing and improving existing designs across a wide range of mechanical products
  • Supporting the transition from design to production and manufacturing
  • Getting involved in all aspects of the design lifecycle from concept to productionisation
  • Working onsite full-time in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

What We\’re Looking For

  • 5 years of mechanical design experience, ideally in a regulated or precision engineering environment
  • Strong 3‑D CAD skills (SolidEdge preferred but not essential)
  • Some leadership or mentoring experience, managing experienced and junior engineers
  • British national with a valid British passport (due to export/trade restrictions)
  • Within 1 hour commute of Oldham
  • No hybrid or remote working available

Nice to Have

  • CFD experience (FLOEFD)
  • Familiarity with GD&T principles
  • Experience in bespoke or low‑to‑mid volume manufacturing (200‑250 units/week)
  • Exposure to flow performance evaluation or similar analysis tools

What You\’ll Get

  • Salary between £65,000‑£75,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 4% matched pension contribution
  • A chance to grow into a key leadership role with training and support

We\’re looking for a Principle Design Engineer who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a strong cultural fit. If you\’re ready to step into a role with real impact and long‑term growth potential, we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Principle Design Engineer.

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Due to the high number of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you haven\’t heard back within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

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Orion Recruiting Team

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