Principal Design Engineer

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Wakefield Acoustics Ltd (UK)CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands,

Wakefield Acoustics

plays a critical role in delivering specialized thermal acoustic solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.Job Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities

Principal Engineers manage and direct a team of engineers and technicians, setting goals, assigning tasks, and providing guidance.Ensure that projects are designed, manufactured, and installed in accordance with client specifications, BS/Euro standards and Wakefield Acoustics own standards and processes.Highlight risks and opportunities within the business to identify potential improvements in our design process and support the business to seek out further improvements.Design and development: participate in creating technical specifications, conducting research, and performing simulations and analyses.Ensure that the design team communicate and work with other departments (Sales, Quality, Design and Production) to ensure processes and procedures are reviewed, enhanced and developed with right first time in mind.Work with design and sales to standardize and develop standard parts and processes.Consult with Project Managers and the factories to ensure smooth running of projects and attend or assign members of the engineering team to attend technical meetings as required.Attend or assign members of the engineering team to attend design meetings, design reviews and/or kick off meetings as required to ensure that the design is aligned with the scope of work and specifications.Respond to internal and external technical inquiries.Quality Assurance: assign design testing methods and fixtures, and confirm fabrication, assembly, and installation processes to assure systems and product quality.Implement improvement processes as and when required as the business develops.Support sales and proposals during tendering and when quoting for projects.Train, mentor and assist design engineers in their skill and experience and the development of the engineering team.Represent Wakefield Acoustics technical capabilities to the customer.Staying current: keep up to date with developments in their field by attending workshops, conferences, and participating in professional organisations.Ensure that the design team continually update the business and systems (Epic flow daily) and that there is a design presence for any production (or other meetings) that the design team is invited to attend.Continuous Improvement: participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.Ensure that the engineering team work efficiently and effectively, holding the team to account and ensure that designs are issued on time, the designs incorporate all the attributes to be built, and that the quality of the drawings are kept to a high standard.Encouraging, supporting, embracing and focusing on the engineering team to the typical challenges encountered on projects.Essential Knowledge And Experience

Outstanding Communication skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally, in writing and in group setting.Extensive design experience. (Ideally in the manufacturing and power generation industry specifically diesel generators or switch gear).BSc, MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline.General understanding of engineering.Extensive knowledge of the application of mechanical /structural / engineering / Electrical - codes and standards.Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the drive and resolve to drive projects forward without conceding on the specification and scope of work and quality.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Understanding of Engineering systems, process, best practice.Strong analytical ability and a clear thinker.Experienced in balancing engineering risks and business priorities.Outstanding technical ability in mechanical and electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation and electrical machines.Ability to provide, understand and conduct verbal and written instructions.Desirable Knowledge And Experience

BSc, MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline.Chartered membership of relevant professional body.Experience with steel manufacturing.Experience within the power generation industry.Structural engineering experience.Acoustic engineering experience.Education And Experience

Minimum: A bachelor’s degree in engineeringFields of study: Engineering – General, Structural, Mechanical, AcousticsMicrosoft Office skills requiredFunctional and Technical Skills Required

Commercial AwarenessTeam ManagementTechnical UnderstandingWe Offer

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08.30 to 17.00 and Friday 08.30-14.30 (37.5 hours per week).Pay Rate: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experienceWakefield Acoustics Employee Benefits

Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution.Health Cover and Employee Assistance Programme: Westfield HealthThe production bonus is made of three elements of £100 sales, £100 quality and £50 attendance. Paid each quarterDeath in service – 2x annual salary25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank HolidaysElectric car scheme – subject to affordability (after probation period)About Us

CECO’s Commitment to Our PeopleAt CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.About CecoCECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us .Accessibility

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