Lead / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Working Pattern: Flexible
My client is currently seeking an experienced Lead / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key technical leadership role, working across a diverse range of industry projects while mentoring and developing junior engineers.
The Role
As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design and development of mechanical systems and enclosures from concept through to production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of mechanical products and enclosures across the full product lifecycle
* Produce and review 2D and 3D CAD designs, primarily using SolidWorks
* Define mechanical architecture and ensure robust, scalable design solutions
* Work closely with manufacturing and liaise with manufacturing engineers to support production and assembly processes
* Design for manufacturability, including injection moulding and sheet metal components
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
* Support multiple projects across different industry sectors
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior or lead mechanical design role
* Strong proficiency in 2D/3D CAD, particularly SolidWorks
* Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture
* Solid understanding of injection moulding and sheet metal design
* Experience working closely with manufacturing teams and processes
* Ability to lead projects technically and mentor junior team members
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
What’s on Offer
* Flexible working arrangements
* Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across multiple industries
* A leadership role with real influence on engineering direction and team development
If you are an experienced mechanical design engineer looking to step into a leadership role or already operating at a principal level, we would be interested in hearing from you
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