Mechanical Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Additional Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 9JT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SB/174389_1747729562 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client's team in Dunfermline. They are known for delivering high-quality, reliable products across various industries.
The Role
- Design and develop mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Support engineering activities, including requirements analysis, sales support, specification and design, manufacturing support, testing, and ongoing technical support.
- Contribute to new product development and improvements to existing systems.
- Perform calculations to support design and manufacturing requirements.
- Create and review CAD models and drawings (PTC Creo 8 and AutoCAD).
- Analyse customer requirements and provide technical input for sales and estimating.
- Write technical procedures and product manuals.
- Support prototype development and testing.
- Occasional travel for on-site support and troubleshooting.
The Candidate
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in mechanical component design, particularly for steel fabrication and assembly.
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques such as welding, machining, casting, and forging.
- Experience with manufacturing drawings in a production environment.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
- Skills in 3D modelling, 2D drafting, and FEA (ANSYS Workbench).
- Working knowledge of Mathcad Prime 8.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office and relevant applications).
- Valid EU passport or UK work authorisation.
What's on Offer
- A key role within a leading engineering company.
- Collaborative and international work environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
If you're a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity, get in touch with Stuart Barton at Escape Recruitment.