Principal Engineer - Mechanical (Propulsion) - V02543

JAM Recruitment
Barrow-in-Furness District, England
22 months ago
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Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Barrow

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in P on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £55.90 per hour inside IR35

This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else.

The Role

Within the role of Principal Mechanical Engineer Propulsion you'll be responsible for:

* Undertake technical reviews, verifies and signs engineering designs
* Articulate, define and document subject expertise, approaches and standards in order to extend business knowledge base.
* Provide technical direction to engineers
* Supporting the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills and competencies, such that technical capability objectives are fully achieved.

In addition, you'll also undertake functional design and/or provide qualification and evidence for acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety.

You

To succeed within the role of Principal Mechanical Engineer you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll ideally have the following skills:

* Provides technical leadership and guidance on matters relating to a discipline, may occasionally lead a team of engineers including line management responsibility
* Works independently or as part of a small team
* A highly experienced professional engineer, has a depth and breadth of knowledge in a discipline area

In addition you'll have CEng or equivalent level of capability

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

* Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
* Achieve a work/life balance
* Work on long term contracts
* Develop your skills at a prestigious company
* Gain security clearance

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