Belcan
Principal Mechanical Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
East Midlands, UK
Advanced Engineering & Clean-Tech Machinery
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the lead on complex, cutting-edge engineering projects? We’re supporting a pioneering engineering organisation developing next-generation turbomachinery and high-temperature process systems that are redefining industrial performance.
They are now seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead major design workstreams and influence the mechanical architecture of state-of-the-art machinery.
The Opportunity
In this senior position, you’ll own the mechanical design of advanced rotating equipment and high-temperature static structures. You’ll define design requirements, drive design standards, and help shape engineering processes for a new era of industrial machinery.
This role offers genuine technical challenge, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of high-performance engineering.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design activities for complex turbomachinery components
- Produce detailed product definition using Siemens NX & Teamcenter PLM
- Carry out and oversee 1D calculations, 2D analysis, and 3D FEA (thermal, structural, modal, fatigue)
- Review and approve design work from other engineers
- Define subsystem requirements and ensure robust mechanical architecture
- Improve engineering tools, design methods, and best practices
- Present updates to senior stakeholders and mentor junior engineers
- Ensure compliance with BS, ASME, API, ISO and other relevant standards
What You’ll Bring
- 7+ years’ experience in mechanical design
- Strong background in turbomachinery and/or high-temperature structural components
- Expertise in high-temperature alloys (nickel-based, stainless steels, etc.)
- Thermo-mechanical design experience, including fatigue and life assessment
- First-principles approach with strong analytical capability
- Proficiency in Siemens NX & Teamcenter PLM
- Strong communication and technical reporting skills
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Beneficial:
- Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (higher degree preferred)
- Chartered Engineer or working towards it
- Experience in fast-paced R&D or developing emerging technologies
- Python or similar coding for workflow automation
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering business driving innovation in advanced machinery. Expect:
- Complex, meaningful engineering challenges
- Influence over system architecture and design standards
- A collaborative, international engineering environment
- Opportunity to help shape next-generation, cutting edge industrial technology
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. To register your interest please apply to this position with an up to date CV.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills