Principal Engineer
CV-LibraryWhitburn, West LothianpermanentPosted: 9 July 2026
Apply NowOur client is a global engineering business supplying highly engineered products into the energy sector. They are looking to appoint a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across product design, engineering analysis and development projects whilst mentoring a team of engineers.
The Role
You'll play a key role in the design, analysis and continuous development of specialist engineered equipment, taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to manufacture and customer delivery.
Responsibilities include:
* Mechanical design and development of specialist engineered products
* Structural assessment using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
* Technical leadership across multiple engineering projects
* Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, reports and calculations
* Leading design reviews and technical discussions
* Providing mentoring and guidance to junior engineers
* Supporting customers with technical solutions and quotations
* Working closely with manufacturing, projects and commercial teams
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer
* Extensive experience within mechanical product design
* Strong FEA and engineering calculations experience
* Excellent 3D CAD skills
* Experience working with pressure equipment, subsea, drilling, oil & gas or heavy engineering products
* Previous experience leading engineers or acting as a technical authority
* Chartered Engineer status, or working towards CEng, would be advantageous
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to influence the future development of market-leading engineering products
* Technically challenging projects
* Global engineering environment
* Supportive engineering team
* Excellent long-term career prospects
* Competitive salary and benefits package
The Role
You'll play a key role in the design, analysis and continuous development of specialist engineered equipment, taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to manufacture and customer delivery.
Responsibilities include:
* Mechanical design and development of specialist engineered products
* Structural assessment using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
* Technical leadership across multiple engineering projects
* Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, reports and calculations
* Leading design reviews and technical discussions
* Providing mentoring and guidance to junior engineers
* Supporting customers with technical solutions and quotations
* Working closely with manufacturing, projects and commercial teams
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer
* Extensive experience within mechanical product design
* Strong FEA and engineering calculations experience
* Excellent 3D CAD skills
* Experience working with pressure equipment, subsea, drilling, oil & gas or heavy engineering products
* Previous experience leading engineers or acting as a technical authority
* Chartered Engineer status, or working towards CEng, would be advantageous
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to influence the future development of market-leading engineering products
* Technically challenging projects
* Global engineering environment
* Supportive engineering team
* Excellent long-term career prospects
* Competitive salary and benefits package