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Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£75k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Cambridge
£95,000

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the lead on complex product development projects while mentoring and developing engineering talent? Our client is an innovative engineering consultancy, partnering with organisations across a range of sectors to develop cutting-edge products and solutions. Working at the forefront of sustainability, scientific innovation and advanced technology, they deliver projects from initial concept through to manufacture, helping clients solve complex engineering challenges.

The Role;

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical design strategy and technical decision-making across multiple projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to develop robust solutions from concept generation through to DFM, validation and production. You will be the technical focal point but also carry out line manager duties to a team of 7 engineers.

What we need from you;

Previous leadership / mentorship of a mechanical engineering team
Taken ownership of full lifecycle projects
Worked on a variety of projects within different industries

This one is not to be missed! Click apply and Chris Smith will be in touch with the details. He will be happy to go into further detail about the business and the role

Reference: 225228872

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Principal Mechanical Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£75k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Cambridge
£95,000

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the lead on complex product development projects while mentoring and developing engineering talent? Our client is an innovative engineering consultancy, partnering with organisations across a range of sectors to develop cutting-edge products and solutions. Working at the forefront of sustainability, scientific innovation and advanced technology, they deliver projects from initial concept through to manufacture, helping clients solve complex engineering challenges.

The Role;

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical design strategy and technical decision-making across multiple projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to develop robust solutions from concept generation through to DFM, validation and production. You will be the technical focal point but also carry out line manager duties to a team of 7 engineers.

What we need from you;

Previous leadership / mentorship of a mechanical engineering team
Taken ownership of full lifecycle projects
Worked on a variety of projects within different industries

This one is not to be missed! Click apply and Chris Smith will be in touch with the details. He will be happy to go into further detail about the business and the role
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Reference: 225228872

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