Jobs, fresher vacancy - Principal Mechanical Engineer • South West England

Company: Blueprint Recruitment Solutions

South West England

Are you a Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for the next step in your career?Blueprint Recruitment would like to talk to you about an unmissable opportunity! Our client is looking for a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work in a fully remote role, and will be required to attend the Plymouth site every 6-8 weeks.Our client is a leading engineering company, that specialises in global defence, security, and aerospace sectors.Key Responsibilities:-Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, ensuring safety and technical compliance.-Work with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones on time and within budget.-Develop and maintain engineering specifications and documentation.-Conduct engineering analysis and testing to validate designs and performance.-Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide technical support.-Support the lifecycle management of engineering systems, from conception through to decommissioning.Key Requirements:-BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering or similar degree.-Extensive experience of designing a mechanical services / process systems.-Experience of working in a highly regulated industry, strong preference to nuclear.-Understanding of hydraulic / pressure calculations.-Understanding of hazard identification and analysis associated with process systems (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP etc)-Experience checking design documentation.-Strong line management experience of direct reports.-CEng or working towards, is preferred!