Chroma Engineering
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Wallingford OX10, UK
Work mode:
Remote, Hybrid
Published on:
15 September 2026
What they need
EXCLUSIVE TO CHROMA: Due to continuing expansion, a globally recognised engineering firm are looking to grow their design team. As part of this growth, they are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of the full design lifecycle and become a subject matter expert for their division.
The successful Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will operate in multi-functional project teams and be tasked with leading cutting-edge design projects. Key duties include client liaison, concept design, 3D / 2D CAD, calculations, test & validation and overseeing your work into build and commissioning. As a Principal level engineer, you will also become a subject matter expert for your product group and will get to mentor the more Junior/Graduate Engineers.
The company design a highly bespoke range of Special Purpose & Capital Machinery, through to Precision Electro-Mechanical Instruments. Each project is both different and highly interesting. They also have an excellent benefits package and career development opportunities.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer requirements
· Degree level in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
· Experience in a similar position – designing capital machinery / fabrications (or similar)
· 3D CAD – Creo or SolidWorks (or similar)
· GD&T
· Engineering 1st principles, hand calculations & simulations
· Project Management
· Able to travel from time-to-time
Benefits of this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer position:
· 25 days holiday + 8 banks
· Hybrid options
· Early finish Friday
· Industry leading pension scheme – up to 15% contribution
· Life assurance
· Health insurance
· Annual salary reviews
· Employee assistance program
· Sports and Social Club
· Cycle to work scheme
If you have the required skills for this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer position or would like to learn more then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can also call Jake Hilton for a confidential chat.
If this role isn’t of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.
Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position.
INDJAKE
Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wallingford OX10 6LQ
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