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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

AkkodisStevenage, Hertfordshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful design projects within a reputable company, fostering significant career growth and skill development. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Creo experience and a broad understanding of manufacturing and design principles, enjoying a collaborative, multifunctional team environment with hybrid flexibility. Apply today to leverage your expertise and contribute to exciting product development!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
Mechanical Design

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer require for onsite contract role that can be based in Stevenage or Btristol. Maybe some hybrid working after settling in period.

Position details:
Please note that candidates do not have to hold SC clearance on date of submission but must have the ability to be cleared. Also it would be preferred if candidates have PTC Creo experience however they may consider "exceptional" candidates with other 3D packages. Summary: - To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with all relevant process, quality and other requirements.
What we're looking for:
High performing teams need high performing and experienced individuals. To be suitable for this role, candidates will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:
*Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with experience in Mechanical Design and Development in Electronics packaging ideally in Defence or Aerospace industries.
*Experience of PCB Enclosure design for harsh environments (shock, vibration, climatic and electromagnetic)
*Good knowledge and experience in design for manufacture and design for assembly.
*You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead mechanical designs and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
*Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
*Robust design experience across the Product Life Cycle (CADMID)
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
*An understanding of structural/thermal/dynamic analysis would be advantageous

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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