Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Wolverhampton, UK Company: Global Engineering OEM Salary: £75,000 basic + Excellent Pension + Flexible & Hybrid Working + Outstanding Benefits

About the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Role

We're hiring a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a global leader in complex engineering solutions based near Wolverhampton.

This is a senior-level opportunity to lead the design and development of bespoke heavy engineering projects, including welded, fabricated, and machined machinery and equipment. You'll be responsible for delivering high-integrity systems across the full design lifecycle-from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to final delivery-while driving innovation, safety, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities of the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Lead the mechanical design of custom-engineered systems for industrial and safety-critical applications.
• Manage projects through the full design lifecycle, from concept and FEED to detailed design and manufacture.
• Apply advanced CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) tools to develop and validate designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME, BS EN, RCC-M, etc.) in a regulated environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

  What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a regulated industry (e.g., defence, oil & gas, aerospace, energy, etc.).
  • Strong background in bespoke machinery, heavy engineering systems, or process equipment.
  • High proficiency in 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Deep understanding of FEED, design for manufacture (DFM), and lifecycle engineering.
  • Experience working to safety-critical standards in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Defence, or Marine.
  • Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

    Why Join Us?

    • Be part of a global OEM delivering high-impact engineering solutions.
    • Lead mission-critical projects with real-world applications.
    • Thrive in a collaborative, technically challenging environment with clear career progression.
    • Enjoy a competitive £75,000 basic salary, excellent pension, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.
    • Access to outstanding professional, career, and technical development opportunities.

      Apply Now If you're a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step into a principal-level role with a world-class engineering organisation, we want to hear from you.

      Apply today and help shape the future of advanced engineering.

      To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

      Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales