Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

West Lothian | Hybrid (3 Days On-Site)

iO Associates are partnered with an innovative technology company in West Lothian that is looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to its growing team.

This is a hands-on engineering role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the mechanical aspects of projects, supporting products from initial concept and CAD design through prototyping, testing, manufacture and deployment. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll combine mechanical design with practical engineering activities including prototype assembly, testing, ERP/BOM management and field deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical aspects of development projects from concept through to delivery.
• Design mechanical components, assemblies and enclosures using SolidWorks.
• Create manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Support prototype assembly, testing and validation activities.
• Manage BOMs and engineering data through PDM/ERP systems.
• Support supply chain activities, including purchase orders and ERP management.
• Assist with product testing, field trials and deployment activities.

Required Experience

• Experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience taking products from concept through to manufacture.
• Hands-on prototyping, assembly or testing experience.
• Knowledge of BOM management and PDM/version control systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Subsea, underwater, marine or offshore product design.
• Pressure vessel design, modelling and analysis.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Environmental sealing, potting or enclosure design is desirable
• Experience with ERP systems, Jira or Agile/Scrum methodologies is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days on-site in West Lothian).
• Private medical insurance for the employee and their partner.
• Opportunity to work on innovative products and technologies.
• Strong engineering culture with exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
• A varied role combining design, development, testing and deployment activities.

If you'd like to learn more, please apply with an up-to-date CV or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.