Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Permanent Position

Salary: Circa £45,000–£52,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: Glasgow
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (On-site, Flexi-hours Available)

 

We are seeking a creative and technically strong Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly specialised team, a global leader in cutting-edge technology. This is a new permanent role, created due to a team member moving on after three successful years — relatively short within a business where many have 5–10+ years of service.

 

Based in our modern, fully equipped Glasgow facility, you’ll contribute to the full lifecycle of bespoke products — from concept and CAD modelling through to hands-on prototype build, testing, and production. With recent growth driven by increasing global demand in a specific area of defence and commercial applications, we’re looking for a proactive engineer ready to make an impact.

 

You’ll work in a small, close-knit multidisciplinary design team, collaborating directly with clients to deliver tailored mechanical solutions. If you are a hands-on engineer with a flair for design and problem-solving — and enjoy seeing your ideas come to life on-site — this could be the perfect opportunity.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Development:

Produce 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred) to meet customer and internal requirements
Generate manufacturing drawings and clear assembly instructions
Design custom fixtures and jigs to support manufacturing and testing

 

Project Involvement:

Engage in full product lifecycle — from initial concept through to manufacture and product validation
Support prototype builds and be hands-on during early-stage product development
Contribute to continuous product improvement and performance testing

 

Collaboration & Support:

Work closely with customer engineering teams on technical requirements
Support production technicians and manufacturing staff with engineering challenges
Liaise with cross-functional teams across the business

 

What We’re Looking For:

Degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering (mechanically focused)
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a mechanical/product design role
Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred; other platforms considered)
Strong understanding of mechanical principles and design for manufacture
Hands-on approach to building and testing prototypes
Proven track record of innovative thinking and problem-solving
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to work on cutting-edge projects

 

Why Join Us?

Work on site where everything happens in-house: design, manufacturing, and testing
Significant investment in the business and exciting projects on the horizon
A stable and collaborative workplace with strong retention — half of the team has been here over 10 years
Be part of a tight-knit design team of 6, making a tangible impact daily

 

Package & Benefits:

Salary circa £45,000–£52,000 DOE
Monday–Friday working pattern (on-site)
Flexi-hours available
Long-term development in a stable and growing sector
Unique opportunity to work on defence and commercial subsea technologies

 

If you’re a creative mechanical design professional looking to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit to: (url removed)

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