PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER Location: Congleton We are supporting a leading engineering organisation in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to lead engineering teams, oversee the delivery of complex technical solutions and play a key role in driving engineering excellence across the business. Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will act as a senior technical authority while supporting continuous improvement, customer engagement and team development. The Role: As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for: Engineering Leadership Leading and managing mechanical engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with customer and project requirements. Team Development Supervising, coaching and mentoring engineers to support professional development and engineering best practice. Technical Oversight Reviewing and approving engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports and design outputs. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Acting as a key technical liaison with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and strong working relationships. Mechanical Design and Analysis Supporting the development of robust mechanical design solutions that comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Engineering Compliance Ensuring all engineering deliverables comply with rel