Mechanical Design Engineer

Atlas NextWave; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Dyce, Aberdeen. You'll be responsible for developing and manufacturing STL products, managing designs from concept through to delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering and possess several years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and Mathcad is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Design Engineering.
• Several years of relevant experience in product design and development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and Mathcad.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing design engineering activities across STL projects.
• Review vendor-supplied documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Work to agreed project milestones and timelines.
• Ensure designs comply with company and industry standards.
• Proactively manage workload and priorities to meet project goals.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Mathcad

Engineering principles

Manufacturing processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering

Job description

Atlas NextWave are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a 6 month contract based in Dyce, Aberdeen. This will be a full time role, Monday to Friday:

Job Summary

The Design Engineer (STL) plays a key role in the development of STL products, taking designs from initial concept through to build, test, and delivery.

The Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design, development, and manufacturing of products, ensuring all technical milestones are met. This includes the preparation and review of manufacturing and end-user documentation such as drawings, specifications, test procedures, and manuals.

The role also involves active participation in project meetings and design reviews, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail and effective communication across teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support ongoing design engineering activities across STL projects.
• Review vendor-supplied documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Work to agreed project milestones and timelines.
• Ensure designs comply with company and industry standards.
• Proactively manage workload and priorities to meet project goals.
• Address all aspects of design including engineering, manufacturability, HSE, cost, form, fit, and function.
• Interpret and contribute to technical specifications.
• Design and develop well-engineered products aligned with project requirements.
• Develop and analyse components and assemblies using SolidWorks, FEA, and Mathcad.
• Organise and lead design reviews, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Create and maintain product specification documents.
• Produce and review detailed, assembly, and schematic drawings.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) records.
• Prepare and review component verification documentation.
• Develop and review test procedures and user manuals.

Experience / Background

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Design Engineering.
• Several years of relevant experience in product design and development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and Mathcad.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

If you have relevant experience, are available and may be interested, please apply and your CV will be reviewed.