Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Near Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Lorien is supporting their longstanding, highly regarded and Scottish-born client in the search for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its product development team. This is a senior-ranking opportunity for someone who enjoys leading complex design work, shaping technical direction, and working across multidisciplinary projects in a precision-led environment.
Role Outline
* Provide technical leadership on complex mechanical design projects including new technologies and product improvements from concept through to release.
* Set direction on design approach, lead system-level architecture, and embed engineering best practice across the wider team.
* Work closely with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to deliver robust solutions.
* Support prototype development, testing, and product validation activities.
* Lead design reviews, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Oversee technical documentation, drawings, and engineering standards to ensure quality and compliance.
* Use analysis, modelling, and experimental data to guide design decisions.
* Mentor other engineers and contribute to capability building within the team.
* Help shape future development plans by contributing ideas for new technology and product improvement.
What they’re looking for
* A strong background in mechanical design within a complex engineering environment, including system-level architecture, technical strategies and approaches.
* Degree-qualified/equivalent industry record in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Record of leading technically challenging projects involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
* Strong understanding of CAD, engineering drawings, tolerance control, and Design for Manufacture/DfX principles.
* Confidence in validation, testing, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
* The ability to influence technical decisions, support others, and communicate effectively at all levels.
* Exposure to regulated, high-specification, or precision engineering environments would be advantageous.
* A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and delivering practical engineering solutions.
Conclusion
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business where you can make a genuine impact at a senior level. If you’re looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering depth with technical leadership and cross-functional influence, we’d be keen to hear from you. In return, you’ll join a supportive organisation well versed in keeping their staff happy plus a generous bonus scheme, hybrid working model plus flexible start/finish times, annual salary reviews, plenty of opportunities to upskill and progress professionally, and a range of other benefits (that they’ve recently added to again) designed with employee happiness in mind. Apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.