Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Cubiq Recruitment; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Scotland. The role involves designing electro-mechanical products, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness, and managing design documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design, strong CAD abilities, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This contract role offers £50-55 per hour on an on-site basis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical design, ideally in electromechanical systems.
• Experience designing intricate internal mechanisms for complex machines.
• Knowledge of drive systems, mechanisms, and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design new components and support existing product updates.
• Run design reviews, testing, and validation.
• Manage documentation and change control processes.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Strong CAD skills

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ProE/Creo

Solidworks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract - £50-55 per hour (Outside IR35)

Location: Scotland (On-site)

We’re hiring on behalf of a client looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. The role focuses on the design and development of electro‑mechanical products used in automated systems, including intricate internal mechanisms for an electronic machine.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new components and support existing product updates
• Design intricate internal mechanisms for an electronic machine
• Work with operations, suppliers, and other teams
• Ensure design quality, performance, and cost‑effectiveness
• Run design reviews, testing, and validation
• Manage documentation and change control processes

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in mechanical design, ideally in electromechanical systems
• Experience designing intricate internal mechanisms for complex machines
• Strong CAD skills (ProE/Creo or Solidworks)
• Knowledge of drive systems, mechanisms, and prototyping
• Experience with stress/tolerance analysis
• Good communicator, able to manage multiple projects
• Open to occasional international travel
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above preferred)