Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Dundee, UK, to lead design projects for advanced automation solutions in life sciences. The role involves driving design direction, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior designers, all while enjoying a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Profit Share

Travel Allowance

Overtime

Pension

Income Protection

Relocation support

Home-based working options

UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• 10 years design experience in automated machinery.
• Expertise in high-speed servo systems and robotics.
• Knowledge of equipment design standards (ISO, CSA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Drive project design direction and manage project budgets.
• Create design solutions for high-speed automated machinery.
• Produce technical documentation for GAMP 5 projects.
• Collaborate with teams and provide mentorship.

Skills

Concept design capability

Complex mechanism design

3D CAD design

Problem solving

Team motivation and development

Job description

Job Description

Step into a world where advanced automation meets real-world impact.

This global technology company leads the way in delivering complex, high-performance automation solutions across many industries. You will be part of a fast-growing team that thrives on solving big challenges with smart, scalable technology, where your ideas and input are genuinely valued.

With locations around the world, this organisation offers true international collaboration, career progression and exposure to cutting-edge innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work with exceptional talent and build solutions that matter, this is where your next chapter begins

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

£60k- £80k + Profit Share + Travel Allowance + Overtime + Pension + Income Protection

Ref: 24638

• The Senior Mechanical Designer will drive project design direction, oversee and delegate tasks to other Mechanical Designers, participate in project meetings with internal team members/clients, manage project budgets and schedule and be responsible for the success of the mechanical design portion of the project
• Be responsible for the creation and development of design solutions for special purpose high -speed automated life science assembly and packaging machinery projects
• Produce technical documentation for life science projects-GAMP 5 design and validation documents
• Perform engineering calculations to validate functionality, component sizing, speeds / rates, failure modes, etc. to ensure the designed solution will be feasible, robust, and reliable
• Collaborate on design solutions with cross-functional teams
• Develop concepts and 3D designs
• Review other designer’s concepts, designs, and drawings to verify feasibility, accuracy, thoroughness and alignment to the company standards and best practices
• Assist with the development of other Mechanical Designers through coaching/mentorship
• Provide support during the manufacturing and build stages including troubleshooting, problem solving and debugging to overcome any issues or challenges
• Assist with improving the Mechanical Design group through initiatives and improvements

The Person:

• Strong concept design capability for automated machinery, c10 years design experience
• Experience with complex mechanism design (high speed servo pick and place systems, robotics)
• Knowledge of asynchronous & synchronous transport systems
• Strong aptitude of 3D CAD design, 2D drawings and on-the-floor equipment troubleshooting
• Passion to motivate / develop team members
• Experience with compliance to equipment design standards

(i.e. ISO, ANSI, CSA, OSHA, CE, etc.) and GAMP 5

We’re ideally seeking candidates who are open to working from offices in Scotland. Relocation support is available for those moving within the UK.

For candidates with experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences projects, home-based working options are available and can provide UK visa sponsorship, where required.