Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Near Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Lorien • Edinburgh, Scotland • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Near Edinburgh (Hybrid)

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.

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 ...