Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
stevenage, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Posted
May 31, 2026
Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves collaborating with functional teams to develop products that meet customer requirements and engaging in cutting‑edge research of novel mechanical technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, including both piece parts and assemblies.
- Support and liaise with manufacturing teams to resolve manufacturing problems and defects.
- Provide support for functional and environmental testing and trials.
- Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing departments to resolve technical queries.
- Plan and report on day‑to‑day activities to meet project milestones.
- Gain and clarify requirements, and challenge extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, costs...