Job Description
Principal EngineerLocation:EssexSalary:£55k-£65k
About the Role:Platform Recruitment has partnered with a long-established manufacturer who are seeking a Principal Engineer to provide structural, reliability, and technical analysis across a range of high-integrity products. Youll lead analysis activities, support development and verification, and act as a key technical interface within a regulated, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver structural, reliability, and system safety analysis
* Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions
* Define and oversee development and qualification tests
* Maintain and improve in-house analysis tools and methods
* Produce technical documents (stress reports &test plans)
* Support design reviews and programme verification activities
* Act as the project focal point for stress and reliability matters
Key Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering or Science
* Strong knowledge of classical structural analysis and linear FEA
* Experience in regulated industries (aerospace & automotive)
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills
* MathCAD experience
* Reliability engineering (FMECA, FTA)
If youre passionate about driving product integrity and delivering robust engineering solutions, wed be keen to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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