Design Engineer

Peak Scientific, Inc.; Inchinnan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas generator company in Port Glasgow is hiring a Design Engineer to join their Engineering Group. This role involves driving design and development of products, enhancing quality, and leading projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, 1–2 years of experience, and strong 3D modelling skills. Benefits include flexible hours, extensive annual leave, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Flexible start times

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to online training courses

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a design engineering role involving machine or system design.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and dynamic fluid systems is desirable.
• Understanding of document compliance and drawing revision control.

Responsibilities

• Leading design work on varied and complex projects.
• Revising and improving existing products to enhance performance.
• Producing technical documentation for customers and compliance.

Skills

Strong 3D modelling and simulation skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Product Design, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP or other ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Design Engineer

Location: Port Glasgow

Work Pattern: Full time/Permanent/Hybrid work pattern 4/1

Established nearly 30 years ago, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world. This success is a result of a continual focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products and in directly supporting customers across the world with industry-leading solutions.

The Design Engineer is a new role to support the growth and demand that our cutting-edge quality gas generators provide. In this role you will join our multidisciplinary Engineering Group, where you will work within cross-functional teams to drive the design and development of both new and existing products—supporting every stage of the manufacturing process. You’ll play a key role in identifying new materials, methods, and processes to enhance quality, performance, and reliability through innovative design.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading design work with minimal supervision on varied and complex projects
• Revising and improving existing products to enhance performance and market appeal
• Creating and maintaining 3D models and Bills of Materials
• Developing new products with a focus on manufacturability and serviceability
• Producing technical documentation for customers, field engineers, and compliance
• Ensuring designs meet international standards and performance requirements
• Supporting fault correction, production continuity, and cross-department collaboration
• Mentoring associate and apprentice engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Product Design, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering—or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years’ experience in a design engineering role involving machine or system design
• Knowledge of pneumatic and dynamic fluid systems is desirable
• Strong 3D modelling and simulation skills
• Experience in prototyping, test design, and product development
• Familiarity with LVD and EMC directives
• Understanding of document compliance and drawing revision control
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Strong IT skills and use of DFMEA
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a focus on delivering right-first-time solutions
• Experience in refrigerant or HVAC systems is a plus

The Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (27 days annual leave + 4 fixed public holidays)
• Flexible start times (start work any time between 7.00am and 9.00am and complete your core hours for the day)
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to an additional 5 days per annum)
• Additional annual leave for long service
• 3 x annual salary life assurance
• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contributions
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Dogs at Work – Colleagues may be able to bring their dog to work following our Dogs at Work Guidelines
• Birthday gift of chocolates or wine
• Subsidised canteen, and fresh fruit twice a week
• Company doctor who can provide onsite medical check-ups/GP appointment
• Access to over 2,500 online training courses on our Learning Management System PLATO
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Vodafone discounts

Peak Scientific values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful outcomes for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their religion and beliefs, race, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability or any other protected classification.