Principal Design Engineer Mechanical Location: Surrey Salary: Up to £70KJoin a truly exceptional team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile leadership role with a multi-award-winning UK business that designs and manufactures world-class scientific instruments. Known for technical excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture, this company offers more than just a job it offers real purpose, cutting-edge engineering, and a genuinely supportive environment.As Principal Design Engineer, you ll lead a talented design team in the development of highly specialised electro-mechanical products used across the energy and materials testing industries from traditional fuels to next-gen renewables. You ll take concepts from first sketch through to global production, all while working in a culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Why this role stands out:Work on complex, high-precision instruments that are used and respected worldwideBe part of a stable, growing company with multiple Queen s Awards and ISO accreditationsLead a tight-knit, high-calibre mechanical design team who take real pride in their workCollaborate closely across RandD, production, and supply chain to bring ideas to lifeHave genuine influence in product strategy, design decisions, and team developmentEnjoy a flat, friendly structure where innovation and initiative are truly valuedWhat you ll bring:A degree in Engineering and 5 years of mechanical design ..... full job details .....