Lead/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - 4 Days On Site

WA Consultants; Uddingston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership role with influence

Job summary

WA Consultants in Glasgow is seeking a Lead/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the design of mechanical systems from concept to production. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and working with manufacturing to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

You will lead multi-project initiatives across sectors, apply SolidWorks for 2D/3D design, and design for manufacturability, including injection moulding and sheet metal components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior/lead mechanical design role within multi-project environments.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical products and enclosures across the full lifecycle.
• Produce and review 2D/3D CAD designs, primarily using SolidWorks.
• Define mechanical architecture and ensure manufacturability for production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support production and assembly processes.
• Drive design for manufacturability including injection moulding and sheet metal parts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support multiple projects across diverse industry sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

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 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 (see below)

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