Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing) calculation

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision materials technology company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer based in Glasgow. The role involves developing complex designs and ensuring their safety through calculations while working closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have significant experience in mechanical design, particularly in high-value manufacturing environments, and are proficient in 3D CAD software.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Recognition and rewards for efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in mechanical design with emphasis on calculation.
• Experience designing for high-value, low-volume manufacturing.
• Cross-functional teamwork experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new designs for industrial machinery and modify existing designs.
• Produce detailed design documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Evaluate designs through calculations to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical calculation design

Problem-solving

3D CAD

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design or Product Design Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

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Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing) calculation, milton

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Hays

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milton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 with solid calculation experience.

Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with calculation experience
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.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this position will be responsible for:
* Devising and developing new complex designs for industrial machinery and modifying existing designs in partnership with their electrical and electronic engineers
* Producing accurate detailed design documentation using 3D CAD to allow for manufacturing and assembly, so the product becomes legally compliant.
* Building and testing of prototypes
* Identifying and evaluating new materials, methods and suppliers
* Improving product quality
* Calculation experience, so assessments of design are carried out to ensure the product is safe prior to assembly.
* Providing cross-functional technical support
KEY REQUIREMENT - This is not simply a design role for creating visual designs and how they are put together - but experience in evaluating designs through calculations to ensure the designs are safe, able to handle the loads they are being subjected to and fit for purpose is essential.
Ideal Skills and qualifications:
* Qualified to degree level or similar in a Mechanical design or Product design engineering discipline
* A minimum of 8 years' experience in a mechanical design role with an emphasis on calculation experience
* Experience of designing within a high-value, low-volume manufacturing environment
* Experience in the design of electro-pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems
* Substantial 3D CAD experience, Solidworks preferred
* Proven problem-solving skills
* 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 who is 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: -
If you do not reside in the UK or have a valid UK working VISA please do not apply as your application will not be automatically considered.

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 with solid calculation experience.

Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with calculation experience
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.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this position will be responsible for:
* Devising and developing new complex designs for industrial machinery and modifying existing designs in partnership with their electrical and electronic engineers
* Producing accurate detailed design documentation using 3D CAD to allow for manufacturing and assembly, so the product becomes legally compliant.
* Building and testing of prototypes
* Identifying and evaluating new materials, methods and suppliers
* Improving product quality
* Calculation experience, so assessments of design are carried out to ensure the product is safe prior to assembly.
* Providing cross-functional technical support
KEY REQUIREMENT - This is not simply a design role for creating visual designs and how they are put together - but experience in evaluating designs through calculations to ensure the designs are safe, able to handle the loads they are being subjected to and fit for purpose is essential.
Ideal Skills and qualifications:
* Qualified to degree level or similar in a Mechanical design or Product design engineering discipline
* A minimum of 8 years' experience in a mechanical design role with an emphasis on calculation experience
* Experience of designing within a high-value, low-volume manufacturing environment
* Experience in the design of electro-pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems
* Substantial 3D CAD experience, Solidworks preferred
* Proven problem-solving skills
* 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 who is 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: -
If you do not reside in the UK or have a valid UK working VISA please do not apply as your application will not be automatically considered.

Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in mechanical calculation design

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