Senior Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Flintstone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Flintstone Technology is a dynamic engineering company based in Dundee, Scotland, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative permanent mooring solutions for the global energy sector. Since its founding in 2012, Flintstone has built a reputation for delivering high-performance solutions including hull and seabed connectors and tensioning systems. Now part of the Bekaert Group, Flintstone operates with the agility of a small team—currently around 16 employees—while benefiting from the backing of a global industrial leader. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in driving innovation and delivering excellence to clients worldwide.
Job Purpose
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead the creation, review, and approval of cutting-edge mechanical designs, calculations, and FEA analysis. You’ll manage development and production projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and commercial viability. Mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement are key aspects of this role.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
Lead and approve layout and detail drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Provide input to and review Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Conduct design reviews and manage development projects.
Collaborate with suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes.
Contribute to the creation and management of our Intellectual Property portfolio.
Support Inspection and Test Plans and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Skills
Education: BSc or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered status preferred or in progress).
Experience: 10+ years in mechanical engineering, with 5+ years in a senior design role.
Skills:
Advanced 3D CAD proficiency.
Strong mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge.
Proficient in mechanical engineering calculations.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Skilled in Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
FEA experience is a plus.
Job Purpose
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead the creation, review, and approval of cutting-edge mechanical designs, calculations, and FEA analysis. You’ll manage development and production projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and commercial viability. Mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement are key aspects of this role.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
Lead and approve layout and detail drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Provide input to and review Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Conduct design reviews and manage development projects.
Collaborate with suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes.
Contribute to the creation and management of our Intellectual Property portfolio.
Support Inspection and Test Plans and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Skills
Education: BSc or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered status preferred or in progress).
Experience: 10+ years in mechanical engineering, with 5+ years in a senior design role.
Skills:
Advanced 3D CAD proficiency.
Strong mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge.
Proficient in mechanical engineering calculations.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Skilled in Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
FEA experience is a plus.