PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER POSITION : Principal Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION : Commutable from Leeds, Sheffield, Lincoln, Grimsby, Doncaster, York, Hull, Beverley. Hybrid role. SALARY AND BENEFITS : £65 - 70 K £500 PCM Car Allow OR Company Car with fuel card. Electric Options available, Health Benefits, Bonus A starting bonus may be also be available THE ROLE : Our client would like to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role in developing high quality engineering design solutions across a diverse range of complex projects. The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is a full time permanent position, working 40 hours on a hybrid basis, typically 2 days working from home and 3 in the office RESPONSIBILITIES : Lead design delivery on assigned projects, taking technical ownership while supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians to promote professional development and technical excellence. Define the project scope and develop design philosophies in alignment with client briefs and technical requirements. Prepare costed design management plans, ensuring alignment between project scope, budget, and deliverables. Take full ownership of design projects, ensuring effective coordination across disciplines and with internal and external stakeholders. Utilise advanced design and analysis tools to deliver innovative, efficient, and robust engineering solutions. Provide clear technical guidance and information to enable technicians to produce detailed construction-ready drawings. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of relevant Statutory Regulations, Standards, and Codes of Practice, ensuring full compliance throughout the design process. Develop and maintain working knowledge of 3D Modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance design integration and delivery. YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING : A degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or related discipline), with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in similar sectors. Proven experience in structural steelwork design; experience in moving machinery and temporary works design is advantageous. Proficient in the use of ANSYS Workbench and/or STAAD.Pro for structural and mechanical analysis. Competent in MathCAD for detailed design calculations and analysis documentation. Experienced in SolidWorks for 3D design work. To find out more about the role for an Principal Mechanical Design Engineer please contact Steve Ball on the number provided. Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd are a recruitment business specialising in the delivery of recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you havent received a reply from us within 28 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. MECHANICAL DESIGN STRUCTURAL DESIGN PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER