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Principal Mechanical Development Engineer

BRACEY R D LTD
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1XL, England

Salary

£70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Location: Horsham, UK (Hybrid 50% remote / 50% on-site)

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 £70,000 per annum + 10% performance-based bonus

Other Benefits:

  • 30 days paid holiday + 8 statutory days
  • Flexible 37.5-hour workweek
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Annual training & equipment budget
  • Travel opportunities during work hours
  • Support for professional accreditation

About the Role

AirJoule a pioneering US-based joint venture in collaboration with GE is expanding its UK operations with the launch of Bracey R&D Ltd, a new product development hub in Horsham. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, clean-tech company on a mission to transform the future of water, energy, and HVAC systems using their novel MOF-based process, empowered by our new turbo-compressor technology. As part of our new UK team, you will help re-engineer and optimize our existing prototype, shaping the next generation of our products. Youll work alongside leading engineers, blending creative problem-solving with hands-on prototyping, testing, and design refinement. This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with global collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development, and testing of high-efficiency mechanical systems
  • Translate design concepts into precise CAD models, simulations and best design practices
  • Assemble and validate mechanical components using high-precision instrumentation
  • Support alignment of design with scalable manufacturing methods
  • Collaborate with international R&D teams, including travel to the USA

What Were Looking For

We're hiring an elite group of engineers and technicians to cover a range of the following skills:

  • CAD: SolidWorks, Onshape or similar
  • Simulation: Proficiency with stress, rotor-dynamics, thermal analysis. CFD knowledge useful.
  • Design Engineering: Strong background in DfM, DfA, GD&T, FMEA, tolerance management.
  • Useful specialities: DC Motors, passive air bearings, vacuum systems, rotating seals.
  • Assembly & Testing: Experience building and troubleshooting high-precision assemblies
  • Instrumentation: Knowledge of product validation and test procedures
  • Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of manual/CNC machining, and gravity die casting.

Requirements

  • Strong Engineering Degree (or expert specialist)
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant and high-impact industrial experience (excl. academic)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Achieved or eligible for IMechE membership (CEng or IEng)
  • UK/EU passport preferable, DBS clearable, solid references, and clear to visit the USA
  • Highly fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Located near Horsham / Crawley or able to commute 50/50 hybrid

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