Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £480,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8UD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SB/97448_1768473900 |
Summary
Escape Recruitment is supporting an established engineering manufacturer in Dunfermline who are looking to add a Design Engineer to their engineering team.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on customer-led projects, taking designs from concept through to manufacture, and acting as a technical link between customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities-
Design engineered solutions based on customer requirements
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Support quotations through technical input, feasibility and costing information
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Manage design activity across multiple projects simultaneously
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Act as a technical point of contact for customers during development projects
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Produce and maintain CAD models, drawings and manufacturing documentation
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Work closely with production, purchasing and suppliers to support delivery
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Contribute to continuous improvement and design optimisation
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Attend occasional customer or supplier meetings within the UK
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HND or Degree in Mechanical related engineering discipline
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Experience in a design or product engineering role within a manufacturing environment
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Proficient in CAD and standard engineering tools
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Exposure to project-based engineering work
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Comfortable communicating with customers and internal stakeholders
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities
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Permanent role within a stable and growing engineering business
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Varied project work with customer interaction
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Supportive engineering team and collaborative environment
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Competitive salary and benefits
To apply, please submit your CV via Escape Recruitment.