Principle Engineer

Product Engineer Role at a Leading South Yorkshire-Based Engineering Business

About Our Client

My client is a prestigious engineering organisation based in South Yorkshire. They design and manufacture a wide range of mechanical products for high-end technical organisations across the UK and internationally.

Following a period of sustained growth and investment, this business is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead activities within their new product introduction team. This role will oversee product engineering, new product introduction/development (NPI/NPD), and work proactively with commercial teams and customers.

Job Description

The Principal/Product Engineer will be responsible for designing new product concepts based on market trends and customer needs.

Other responsibilities include:

• Designing complex engineered solutions to meet upcoming market trends
• Liaising with internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle to transition from prototype to manufacture
• Providing peer-to-peer feedback on product designs within the team
• Ensuring a holistic approach considering commercial, manufacturing, assembly, and product application factors
• Capturing business knowledge in SOPs and developing these for new systems

The Successful Applicant

Candidates should have a strong design-for-manufacture background with experience in pressure equipment, rotating equipment, plant/processing equipment, or similar safety-critical industries.

Requirements include:

• A solid foundation in core engineering principles
• Understanding of material science, fluid dynamics, or mechanical processing equipment design for manufacturing
• Ability to act as an agent for change and strive for continuous improvement
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of product testing methods to replicate real-world conditions and incorporate these into the design process

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience and skills
• Opportunity to join one of the best engineering companies in the area
• Potential for long-term progression as the business grows