Principal Engineer - Mechanical Analysis

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to undertake specialist design and analysis on both rotating machines and static components. In this key role, you will support the Chart product portfolio and engineering teams worldwide, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions. You will focus on product development, contract delivery, and problem-solving, using your expertise to optimise mechanical design and analysis processes. If you are an experienced engineer with a passion for tackling complex challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects.

Who Are We...

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, our strategic direction includes a focus on sustainable technologies and the development of solutions that contribute to cleaner energy sources, particularly in hydrogen infrastructure. Learn more about us at www.chartindustries.com

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental and functional efficiencies, and decarbonise their operations.

What You Will Do...

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Product Development & Problem Solving: Carry out development work, fulfill contract requirements, and investigate mechanical design or material-related problems to provide solutions for Business Units or Project Teams.
• Optimizing Products: Develop and refine products to support strategic development projects, ensuring that solutions meet the required standards.
• Complex Problem Solving: Use a methodical approach and complex problem-solving tools to identify root causes and prevent the recurrence of technical problems.
• Component Assessments: Conduct strength assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations of components, ensuring their reliability and safety.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work closely with engineers and project managers to deliver complete solutions on time and within budget.
• Team Support & Mentorship: Share your expertise with less experienced engineers and support colleagues across the business with technical inquiries.

What Do You Bring...

• Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification is essential, along with 10+ years of experience in non-standard engineering design and analysis.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced experience in mechanical design and analysis of rotating machinery and proficiency with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software for complex analysis tasks.
• Problem-Solving Aptitude: Strong ability to investigate failures, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Methodical Approach: A structured and methodical approach to problem-solving, with an ability to balance detail and timely delivery.
• Material Science Knowledge: Competence in materials science and a sound understanding of the products and applications that Chart serves.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Our Benefits...

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week, based at our office in Renfrew. Our range of fantastic benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc
• Training & Development Opportunities

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.