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Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Location: Barrow-in-Furness District
  • Salary: £60.00 - £67.00 per hour per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Stella Grundy
  • Contact Email: s.grundy@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Client: BAE Systems
  • Expiry Date: 22 October 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH85180_1757521296

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in either Barrow in Furness or Filton, 2 days a fortnight onsite

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Principal Mechanical Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in either Barrow or Filton on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The rate per hour: £67.47 inside IR35 / umbrella

The role:

Lead rotor dynamic analysis tasks to inform equipment and system design and specification
Produce verification evidence to underpin system and equipment performance
Undertake model validation including comparison of predicted and test data at system and equipment level
Provide direction to more junior engineers and undertake mentoring and coaching
Undertake peers' reviews / checking of rotor-dynamics analysis deliverables
Opportunity for further training and development

You

Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis and/or machine design and dynamics
Experience with structural and rotor-dynamic analysis software advantageous (ANSYS, CFX, Maxwell, Shaft Designer, Dyrobes or similar)
Masters level qualification including knowledge of: Rotor Dynamics, Tribology, Gear Design, Machine Design, Turbo Machinery Design or Electrical Machine Design
Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
Applicable industry experience: Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automotive (Engine or Powertrain), Nuclear, Marine, Defence and Aerospace

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!