Lead Mechanical Engineer
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location - Kent (Onsite)
Salary - c£65,000 + Benefits Package
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and can only consider Sole British Nationals.
Copello are working with a leading Defence organisation in Kent to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the design, development and ongoing support of complex, safety-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of innovative mechanical design solutions to meet customer and programme requirements
* Produce and review technical documentation, design data packs, calculations and engineering reports
* Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical datasets
* Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Support design reviews, qualification activities and risk reduction programmes
* Work closely with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget
Experience Required
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and support
* Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings, models and technical documentation
* Previous experience leading technical activities, projects or engineering teams
* Ability to operate at a senior technical level within a complex engineering environment
Location - Kent (Onsite)
Salary - c£65,000 + Benefits Package
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and can only consider Sole British Nationals.
Copello are working with a leading Defence organisation in Kent to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the design, development and ongoing support of complex, safety-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of innovative mechanical design solutions to meet customer and programme requirements
* Produce and review technical documentation, design data packs, calculations and engineering reports
* Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical datasets
* Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Support design reviews, qualification activities and risk reduction programmes
* Work closely with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget
Experience Required
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and support
* Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings, models and technical documentation
* Previous experience leading technical activities, projects or engineering teams
* Ability to operate at a senior technical level within a complex engineering environment
Reference: 225182091
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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location - Kent (Onsite)
Salary - c£65,000 + Benefits Package
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and can only consider Sole British Nationals.
Copello are working with a leading Defence organisation in Kent to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the design, development and ongoing support of complex, safety-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of innovative mechanical design solutions to meet customer and programme requirements
* Produce and review technical documentation, design data packs, calculations and engineering reports
* Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical datasets
* Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Support design reviews, qualification activities and risk reduction programmes
* Work closely with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget
Experience Required
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and support
* Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings, models and technical documentation
* Previous experience leading technical activities, projects or engineering teams
* Ability to operate at a senior technical level within a complex engineering environment
Location - Kent (Onsite)
Salary - c£65,000 + Benefits Package
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and can only consider Sole British Nationals.
Copello are working with a leading Defence organisation in Kent to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the design, development and ongoing support of complex, safety-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of innovative mechanical design solutions to meet customer and programme requirements
* Produce and review technical documentation, design data packs, calculations and engineering reports
* Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical datasets
* Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Support design reviews, qualification activities and risk reduction programmes
* Work closely with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget
Experience Required
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and support
* Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings, models and technical documentation
* Previous experience leading technical activities, projects or engineering teams
* Ability to operate at a senior technical level within a complex engineering environment
Reference: 225182091
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