About

14 North Engineering is based in Antrim, Northern Ireland, providing mechanical design, CAD development, and rapid prototyping services for product development and industrial engineering projects across Northern Ireland and beyond.

Scott McDowell IEng — Founder

14 North Engineering was founded by Scott McDowell, a professionally registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council.

With over 10 years of engineering experience across demanding, real-world environments. Scott brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to every project. That background means designs are developed with genuine operational context in mind, not just on paper.

Approach

Every project follows a clear engineering process: understand the requirement, develop robust CAD designs, and refine through prototyping and iteration.

The emphasis is on clarity, functionality, and manufacturability — ensuring solutions are suitable for real-world application, not just concept visualisation. Whether working with a local SME on a new product idea or supporting an industrial client with equipment redesign, the goal is always the same: practical engineering that performs.

Why 14 North?

Sheet 14 is the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland map covering Lough Neagh — the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Antrim sits to the north of that sheet. The name is a nod to place, to home, and to the kind of precise, grounded thinking that good engineering demands.

Core Services

• Mechanical Design & CAD Development

• Rapid Prototyping

• Product Development Support

• Engineering Design & Documentation

These services support projects from early-stage concepts through to prototype development and design refinement.

Engineering Focus

The emphasis is on practical engineering outcomes—creating designs that can be manufactured, assembled, and tested effectively.

Solutions are developed with real-world constraints in mind, including manufacturing methods, material selection, and functional performance.