Principal Mechanical Engineer in Sheffield

Principal Mechanical Engineer – 100% Full Time – Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK – Salary £60k per annum.

• Full-time
• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
• Salary: £60k per annum

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading business in the Sheffield area. This full‑time permanent role targets candidates with 7–10 years of industry experience, whether as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical, or Principal Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in project planning, scope definition, and engineering execution strategy.
• Organise and prioritise own workload, and meet planned deadlines.
• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead engineering design review meetings, ensuring the technical integrity of all outputs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical designs within broader project objectives.
• Review and verify the work of other engineers or designers using first principles, design standards, and appropriate codes of practice (Type A and Type B standards).
• Ensure designs meet safety, functionality, and cost‑effectiveness requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Designers, and Apprentices.

Deliverables

• Detailed design drawings and general arrangement drawings (2D and 3D).
• Engineering calculations supporting design decisions and compliance verification.
• Computer‑based analyses such as finite element (FE) modelling, structural integrity assessments, and thermal or fluid simulations.
• Technical documentation, including risk assessments, bills of materials (BoMs), and material specifications.
• Engineering reports summarising design intent, analytical outcomes, and design verifications.

Health & Safety

• Work in a safe manner to promote personal safety and the safety of others, preventing accidents and reporting all near‑misses.
• Move materials safely and carefully using the correct mechanical lifting method.
• Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is in good condition, replacing when required.
• Follow the company’s Health & Safety Policy at all times.

Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant field may be considered for a Project Engineer role, subject to review.
• Minimum of 7 years of post‑graduate industrial experience (for Senior Engineers) in a mechanical engineering or design‑based environment.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver engineering solutions from initial requirements to fully detailed design.
• Demonstrable experience in the following areas:
  • Application of engineering codes of practice and Type A/B standards.
  • Use of engineering models and drawings to communicate design intent (software training available in the company’s preferred design suite).
  • Verification and validation of design work, including peer reviews and calculations.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes such as planning, raw material preparation, plating, welding, machining, finishing and assembly.
  • Preparation of risk assessments and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a sound grasp of engineering fundamentals.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with CAD and FEA tools.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor is ideal.
• Engineers with CEng/Chartered status are highly advantageous.

Hours – Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 16:30; Friday 8:00 – 14:00.