Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing)

HAYS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on high-precision manufacturing projects within a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for designing new products, modifying existing designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and quality. If you have a passion for engineering and a track record in mechanical design, this is an exciting opportunity to further your career with a company that values your contributions and offers an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical design, especially in high-value, low-volume manufacturing.
• Degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Developing new products and modifying designs with electrical engineers.
• Producing detailed design documentation using 3D CAD.
• Identifying new materials and improving product quality.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical design

Product design engineering

3D CAD

Electro-pneumatic systems design

Electro-mechanical systems design

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing) based in Glasgow

Our client is a global leader in high–precision manufacturing for the semiconductor and geological science industries. Recent investment has been made in new production systems to support their future growth, which has resulted in a vacancy for an experienced mechanical design engineer.

Position Overview:
Based on the outskirts of Glasgow, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join this market–leading precision materials technology company.

Responsibilities:

1. Devising and developing new products and modifying existing designs in partnership with their electrical and electronic engineers.
2. Producing accurate detailed design documentation using 3D CAD to allow for manufacturing and assembly, ensuring legal compliance.
3. Building and testing prototypes.
4. Identifying and evaluating new materials, methods, and suppliers.
5. Improving product quality.
6. Conducting calculations to ensure product safety prior to assembly.
7. Providing cross–functional technical support.

Ideal Skills and Qualifications:

1. Qualified to degree level or similar in a Mechanical design or Product design engineering discipline.
2. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a mechanical design role.
3. Experience of designing within a high–value, low–volume manufacturing environment.
4. Experience in the design of electro–pneumatic and electro–mechanical systems.
5. Substantial 3D CAD experience, Solidworks preferred.
6. Proven problem–solving skills.
7. Able to work with a cross–functional team.

In return, the successful candidate will join a world–leading, long–established company, where your efforts will be recognised and rewarded through an excellent benefits package. If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge and interested in joining a highly driven team, please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest.