💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Engineer (Mechanical SME)

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Matchtech
📍 Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom
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Location
Chertsey, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 03, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer (Mechanical SME) to join their team. This is a permanent position focusing on technical excellence, problem-solving, and technical review, ensuring mechanical engineering standards, designs, and decisions support business performance, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all mechanical engineering matters
Provide high-level technical guidance across multiple projects and programmes
Lead complex problem-solving and root cause analysis for critical engineering issues
Review and approve mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation
Assist in defining, maintaining, and improving mechanical engineering standards, processes, and best practices
Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering assurance activities
Provide expert input during bids, proposals, and ...