Principal Engineer ( Mechanical )

Planet Recruitment are currently working with a well-established engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Principal Engineer to join their engineering team in Bedford.This is a senior technical position offering the opportunity to take real ownership of engineering direction, product development and technical strategy within a specialist manufacturing environment.The successful candidate will act as a key technical authority, working across design, RandD, product development, manufacturing and customer projects, while supporting the wider engineering team and helping to drive continuous improvement and innovation.The RoleAs Principal Engineer, you will:Provide senior technical leadership across engineering and product development.Take technical ownership of pump hydraulic design and structural integrity.Lead RandD and innovation projects, introducing new technologies and improving existing products.Translate customer requirements and technical specifications into effective engineering solutions.Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Production and Contract Management throughout the project lifecycle.Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and value engineering initiatives.Support product standardisation, cost reduction and improved time-to-market.Provide technical input into product selection, design, testing and validation.Support customers and end users with technical guidance relating to equipment installation, operation and maintenance.Lead ..... full job details .....