Mechanical Design Engineer

Engage Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Glasgow is seeking a talented Design Engineer. You will deliver high-quality structural and civil design packages while ensuring compliance with all standards. Responsibilities include providing detailed drawings, calculating costs, and collaborating with management. Ideal candidates possess a BEng in engineering and experience with relevant CAD software. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team.

Qualifications

• Chartered or actively working toward chartership (ICE, IStructE).
• Experience with CAD systems and detailed designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, detailed drawings compliant with industry standards.
• Liaise with contracts managers on installation technicalities.
• Calculate costs and apply engineering principles for feasibility checks.

Skills

Detail-oriented CAD skills

Team collaboration

Customer-focused attitude

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

BEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (2D & 3D)

3D CAD software (preferably Inventor)

FEA tools

Job description

Design Engineer

Glasgow City Centre

Are you a talented and motivated Design Engineer, looking to join a dynamic manufacturing company. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high–quality structural and civil design packages that meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and our internal standards. You will play a key role in project delivery, from concept to installation, ensuring technical accuracy, safety, and commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings, ensuring drawings are compliant with industry and health and safety standards and protocols e.g. General Arrangements; sheet projection/CNC drawings., access steelwork, and roof structure drawings for each assigned project using AutoCAD (2D & 3D).
• Maintain control of the drawings through Vault for each assigned project, liaising with Sales and Contracts departments as required.
• Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product
• Production of Manufacturing lists for each assigned project.
• Liaise with contracts managers and site personnel to advise on construction/tank installation technicalities

Qualifications & Experience

• BEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered or actively working toward chartership (ICE, IStructE)
• Proficient in FEA tools
• Experience with 3D CAD software (preferably Inventor)

Technical Knowledge

• Work in a design team, working on detailed designs.
• Experience with CAD systems
• Working to tight deadlines
• Dealing with customers
• Attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Mature and customer focused attitude (able to handle difficult discussions and customer complaints) is essential.
• A belief in the fact that customers are revenue & everything else is overhead is essential.
• Able to perform in an environment where accountability and ownership represent Core Values is essential.
• Excited by change and driven to be part of a successful team is desirable