At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex mechanical design projects and shape technical direction.
- Company: Well-respected Scottish company with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Generous salary, bonus scheme, hybrid work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a focus on employee happiness.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a precision-led environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical design and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
In return, you will 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 designed with employee happiness in mind.
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 specifications.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Edinburgh - 65K, Bonus employer: Lorien
Join a highly regarded Scottish-born company as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Edinburgh, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee happiness and professional growth. With a generous bonus scheme, hybrid working options, flexible hours, and numerous opportunities for upskilling, this organisation is dedicated to fostering a rewarding environment for its team members while leading innovative design projects.
