Lead​/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - On Site

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 life cycle
• Produce and review 2D and 3D CAD designs, primarily using Solid Works
• 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 projec...