Job Title: Senior and Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

Sapien are recruiting for Senior and Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to join our client’s engineering team in Huddersfield, working on mechanical design projects involving rotating machinery, gearboxes, and power transmission systems within the Aerospace & Defence sector.

We’re keen to hear from candidates at both Senior and Principal level, with the role and responsibilities depending on your experience.

You’ll be involved in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies, carrying out engineering calculations, producing CAD models and drawings, and resolving technical issues. For Principal-level candidates, there will also be opportunities to provide technical leadership, support other engineers, and lead design improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and subassemblies for rotating machinery and geared transmission systems.
• Carry out engineering calculations, component sizing, and material selection, including shaft and bearing analysis, bolted joints, couplings, and lubrication systems.
• Produce and check 3D CAD models, 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs, ideally using Solid Edge or a similar CAD package.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles to ensure designs are suitable for production.
• Support design reviews and work with other engineering teams on design validation and analysis.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, carrying out root cause analysis, and identifying corrective actions.
• Support engineering change control and produce technical documentation.