Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in either Barrow in Furness or Filton, 2 days a fortnight onsite

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Principal Mechanical Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in either Barrow or Filton on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The rate per hour: £67.47 inside IR35 / umbrella

• Lead rotor dynamic analysis tasks to inform equipment and system design and specification
• Produce verification evidence to underpin system and equipment performance
• Undertake model validation including comparison of predicted and test data at system and equipment level
• Provide direction to more junior engineers and undertake mentoring and coaching
• Undertake peers' reviews / checking of rotor-dynamics analysis deliverables
• Opportunity for further training and development

• Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis and/or machine design and dynamics
• Experience with structural and rotor-dynamic analysis software advantageous (ANSYS, CFX, Maxwell, Shaft Designer, Dyrobes or similar)
• Masters level qualification including knowledge of:
  Rotor Dynamics, Tribology, Gear Design, Machine Design, Turbo Machinery Design or Electrical Machine Design
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
• Applicable industry experience:
  Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automotive (Engine or Powertrain), Nuclear, Marine, Defence and Aerospace

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

• Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
• Achieve a work/life balance
• Develop your skills

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!