Mechanical Design Engineer – Marine Tech & Prototyping

CIBSE Journal; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

31 days annual leave

Employee discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development

International business exposure

Job summary

Gael Force Group in Inverness is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of product design from concept through prototype, testing, manufacture and deployment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust, innovative solutions for challenging marine environments.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineers to develop products for sustainable aquaculture, with opportunities to visit customer sites and see ideas become

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and enhancements to existing product lines.
• Produce engineering drawings, technical calculations and supporting documentation.
• Support prototype development, testing and product validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and product evaluation processes.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and engineering records.
• Investigate product performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and technical investigations where required.
• Support product installations and first–of–type deployments.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements and company standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficient

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Gael Force Group in Inverness is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of product design from concept through prototype, testing, manufacture and deployment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust, innovative solutions for challenging marine environments.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineers to develop products for sustainable aquaculture, with opportunities to visit customer sites and see ideas become