Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Fraserburgh

Our client, a leading manufacturer within the Offshore sector, is looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the business on a permanent basis due to continued growth. The business is renowned globally for the design and development of back deck maritime equipment including Carousels, Tensioners, Reel Drives, Handling Equipment, and Winches. You will benefit from long-term progression, ongoing technical development, and a highly collaborative engineering team focused on innovation and sustainable solutions.

The successful candidate will be involved in the development of a range of mechanical engineering products, taking designs from initial concept through manufacturing to client delivery. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a Mechanical Design role within an Engineering environment, ideally with exposure to the offshore/Oil and Gas sector working with similar products.

Candidates will ideally be degree qualified (HND considered) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with experience using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Experience with calculations and structural analysis is also a must. Experience with FS2000, Staad, and MathCAD is advantageous.

This role is available for an immediate start. Hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours. Hybrid working is available at the manager's discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake mechanical engineering activities across projects, including equipment design, design verification, and lifting analysis.
• Preparing, checking and/or approving design calculations, reports, manufacturing drawings, layout drawings, and associated documentation to recognised codes and standards (e.g., DNV, FEM, Lloyds, AISC, LOLER, PUWER, HSAW).
• Carry out mechanical analysis and calculations using software such as FS2000, Staad, Mathcad, and FEA software.
• Collaborate and contribute to the compilation of Factory acceptance documents, ensuring equipment is tested in accordance with project requirements.
• Generate engineering documents in the form of design packages, reports, and technical notes.
• Drive component selection for equipment such as Carousels, Tensioners, Reel Drives, Handling Equipment, and Winches.
• Develop technical drawings in collaboration with Draftspersons.
• Apply knowledge of deck machinery, lifting equipment, and methods to ensure mechanical and structural suitability of designs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience in design for manufacture, ideally with experience on projects for Oil and Gas/Offshore.
• Experienced using 3D Modelling software (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD).
• Experience using FS2000, Staad, and MathCAD for FEA Analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure.

This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Business.