Principal Engineer Mechanical Engineering Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Rotating Equipment The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take a leading role within a specialist engineering organisation, overseeing technical operations, managing an established engineering team and driving innovation across product development and engineering projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally specialising in rotating equipment, pumps or similar mechanical systems, alongside proven experience in engineering leadership and technical project delivery. Working closely with senior management, commercial and operational teams, you will play a key role in shaping engineering strategy, improving processes and ensuring the successful delivery of technically complex projects. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and overall management of the engineering department, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers, supporting technical development and continuous improvement. Oversee engineering design, development and technical decision-making across a range of mechanical products and ..... full job details .....