Mechanical Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will provide engineering design solutions and support for international defence projects. You will have the opportunity to work on new product designs and upgrade existing equipment, ensuring engineering solutions are delivered on time and within budget. This company values safety, efficiency, and sustainability, offering a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus Christmas

Company pension

Cycle to work

Private Medical Insurance

Early Finish on Fridays

Opportunities for development and progression

Great culture

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering and design calculations.
• Knowledge of marine, defence standards, and class society rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design solutions for international defence projects.
• Liaise with internal departments for technical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Prototype Manufacturing

Gas and Fluid Systems Knowledge

Product Design

Product Lifecycle Management

Diving Equipment Design

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Equivalent Industry Experience

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

About The Role

Mechanical Engineer

Full-Time, Permanent

Inchinnan, Glasgow - Hybrid working

About The Company

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity within the JFD Engineering Team for a Mechanical Engineer to join the team working on international defence projects. The successful candidate will provide engineering design solutions and through life engineering support to the JFD product range. You will get the opportunity to work on new product design to meet client or internal specifications through to supporting an existing client’s request to upgrade or change equipment in the field.

Key Accountabilities

• Assess technical queries and provide engineering design input to new products and support existing product range.
• Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, procurement, and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and creation of part numbers and bill of materials.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports.
• Checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation and adherence to company standards and processes and compliance to internal and external standards & regulations.
• Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.
• Accountability and responsibility as technical checker of drawings and documentation generated in support of the mechanical engineer role.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Skilled in generating design calculations.
• Be able to work with DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Experience performing FEA structural analysis using appropriate software (ANSYS).
• Manufacture of prototype components and take design from concept to validation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• Good knowledge of gas and fluid systems.
• Knowledge of design standards and industry guidelines such as IMCA.
• Experience working to marine, defence standards and class society rules (mainly LR and DNV).
• Product design experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storage of engineering packages.
• Previous diving equipment design experience and/or diving qualifications would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Early Finish on Fridays.
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• Great culture.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher, a global engineering services company, has transitioned from ship ownership to providing expertise in Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. Focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability our "One James Fisher" strategy aims to unify our services in the Blue Economy. The Energy Division offers sustainable products for oil, gas, and renewables, the Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support, and Maritime Transport excels in global shipping and ship-to-ship transfers. Together, we are building a brighter, more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube.

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.