At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative mechanical systems and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm in Glasgow with a focus on diverse projects.
- Benefits: Flexible working, leadership opportunities, and a variety of industry projects.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a leadership role while shaping future engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical design and strong CAD skills, especially in SolidWorks.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 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 life cycle, 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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