West Lothian
Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Tuesday, 18th August 2026
Engineering
West Lothian
£49k - 65k per year
Permanent
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.
