Mechanical Design Engineer

GRW Talent; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical cover

31 days leave

Company pension

Share options

Performance bonuses

Job summary

GRW Talent's client in East Kilbride is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing electronics manufacturing R&D environment. You will produce detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs, support manufacturing, and ensure design for manufacture and GD&T compliance.

The role offers a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term development opportunities within a dynamic Scottish engineering team.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering or minimum CAD qualification.
• Strong IT and technical software skills.
• Demonstrable CAD experience including RSS study knowledge - statistical tolerance analysis.
• 3D printing and CNC experience.
• Research & Development experience / Manufacturing industry background.
• Ansys Mechanical experience - a finite element analysis (FEA) software.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs.
• Support manufacturing and production troubleshooting activities.
• Work with revision control, DFM, and GD&T principles.
• Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Collaborate across engineering and production teams.
• Present technical information clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

CAD software

Ansys Mechanical

GD&T

DFM

3D printing

CNC

FEA

Communication skills

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revision control

Job description

Fully onsite - Nr East Kilbride, Full-Time Permanent Salaried role – Excellent Basic plus Bens package

Our client is currently recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and R&D environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong CAD capability and a passion for product development and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs
• Support manufacturing and production troubleshooting activities
• Work with revision control, DFM, and GD&T principles
• Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) processes
• Collaborate across engineering and production teams
• Present technical information clearly to stakeholders

Requirements:

• HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering or minimum CADD qualification
• Strong IT and technical software skills
• Demonstrable CAD experience including:
• RSS study knowledge - statistical tolerance analysis
• 3D printing and CNC experience
• Research & Development experience / Manufacturing industry background
• Ansys Mechanical experience - a finite element analysis (FEA) software

It would also be useful if you have knowledge of Revision control, Design for Manufacture (DFM), GD&T principles (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) along with practical hands‑on engineering experience and excellent communication and presentation skills

This role would suit a proactive engineer looking to contribute within an innovative and technically advanced environment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.This role offers excellent long‑term development opportunities and represents a superb opportunity for Mechanical Design Engineer to join a real Scottish success story with a superb culture.

Alongside your base salary all employees will get access to company performance bonuses, share options, life insurance, medical cover, 31 days leave and a solid company pension, working a 37 hour week.