Principal Design Engineer

Company: Sapien Engineering
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Sapien are working with a leader in Automotive Technology, who are genuinely at the forefront of their field. They hold a strong culturally collective, with a team who are passionate about the field, and working closely with cross functional teams to deliver so truly exciting projects in the Automotive space.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of both mechanical and electromechanical systems
  • Act as technical lead for mechanical engineering on projects and major work packages providing clear engineering direction & decision making
  • Work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal functions to achieve sound, manufacturable and cost-effective solutions
  • Own complex mechanical problem solving, technical risk identification, and resolution through design reviews and gated development activities
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering capabilities, methods and processes

Skill Required

  • Degree Qualified in Engineering
  • Over 10 Years in Design with Principal level experience, delivering project from concept to production (high volume production), and a technical leader with customer facing experience
  • Technically we need an electro-mechanical product experience in our Principal Designer, someone who has sound knowledge of the Electrical aspect of products as well as Mechanical
  • Some with a firm grasp of OEM processes and expectations for full vehicle solutions and able to demonstrate experience of CAE requirements and inputs

Compensation & Other Benefits

  • Very Competitive Salary
  • Flexible Hours and Hybrid Working
  • Relocation Support
  • Private Medical
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Insurance x4 Salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service – up to 5 years max)

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas.

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Posted: October 8th, 2026