Principal Design Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Remote-friendly
The Role
This position will involve leading the design and development of complex electro-mechanical propulsion systems for the Automotive / EV industry. This senior, hands-on role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, take ownership of projects throughout the full product lifecycle, and drive innovative engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary, high technology environment.
This will include:
* Spearhead the design, development, and documentation of complex electro-mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
* Lead projects from initial concept through design, testing, commissioning, and production, ensuring successful technical delivery.
* Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers and supporting effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
* Partner with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated, robust, and standards-compliant solutions.
* Promote continuous improvement by identifying design optimisation opportunities and delivering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
* Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and technical validation activities
* Oversee and optimise Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) processes
* Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with requirements
Experience
Ideal candidates will be Principal level Design Engineers with experience in the following areas:
* High Voltage experience
* Technical Expertise
* High Volume (or potentially low-mid volume) automotive
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing complex dynamic mechanical systems such as transmission, actuators, powertrain, rotating machinery, or turbomachinery and will demonstrate a strong track record of solving highly complex mechanical engineering problems
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