Principal Design and Development Engineer - Attractive - Gloucestershire - Permanent Manufacturing Equipment and Machinery - Electrical, Industrial and Automation A Principal Design and Development Engineer is required to join an international Electrical, Industrial and Automation Company that is expanding their product development team. The Principal Design and Development Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and development of a wide range of standard and special purpose automation machinery for industry.The Principal Design and Development Engineer will take the design lead on new product development projects, delivering solutions and implementing cutting edge technology that will help advance our market leading equipment, as well as supporting continuous improvement activities on or existing range.The Principal Design and Development Engineer will assist the Product Development Manager in coaching engineers to develop their design and development skills and support their continued professional development. The Principal Design and Development Engineer will report to the Product Development Manager. Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Principal Design and Development Engineer Lead mechanical design and development of standard and special purpose machinery.Support all aspects of new product development from initiation to delivery.Write and negotiate requirements with stakeholders.Ensure the designs fully comply with machine specifications and applicable ..... full job details .....