Principal Engineer – Friction Welding & Processing in Sheffield

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking to make an impact across some of the world's most demanding industries? TWI is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across strategically important programmes supporting the space, aerospace, nuclear, automotive and defence sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside global industry leaders, government organisations and major engineering organisations on challenging and high value projects.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the technical delivery of complex engineering and research programmes.
• Acting as a recognised technical authority across key industry sectors.
• Developing trusted relationships with customers, industry partners and government stakeholders.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Representing TWI at customer meetings, conferences and industry events.
• Supporting the growth of TWI's technical capabilities and strategic objectives.

What we're looking for

You will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline and ideally be Chartered, or working towards Chartered Engineer status. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working within highly regulated industries such as:

• Aerospace
• Space
• Defence
• Nuclear
• Automotive
• Advanced Manufacturing

You will also demonstrate:

• Significant technical leadership experience.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Experience developing successful technical proposals and securing work.
• Project delivery expertise within complex engineering environments.
• The ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.

A BPSS clearance requirement applies to this role. Existing security clearance would be advantageous.

Travel: This position may require regular travel in the UK.

About us: TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement: TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion: We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme: We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly. If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to Recruitment@TWI.co.uk.

Why work for TWI? We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holidays), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more. We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Working hours: 36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am - 16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.