At a Glance
- Tasks: Adapt existing mechanical products and create 2D/3D CAD models.
- Company: Join a leading engineering team in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and potential for flexible working.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and learning in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving practical engineering problems.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical design and strong CAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Mechanical Design & Project Engineer required to execute product redesign and reverse engineering, produce 2D/3D CAD models and BOMs, and solve practical manufacturing and assembly problems. This would suit a hands-on Design Engineer, Project Engineer or experienced Mechanical Draughtsperson who understands how engineered products are built.
You will join an established technical team supporting complex mechanical products from customer requirement through to manufacture and assembly. Rather than focusing on new concepts or detailed analysis, you will take proven products and adapt them around customer dimensions, interfaces and installation constraints. You will also help resolve the smaller design, supplier, quality and shop-floor issues that can hold projects up.
THE ROLEYou will:
- Adapt existing mechanical products to suit customer installations
- Produce and modify 2D drawings, 3D models and assemblies
- Create and maintain accurate engineering bills of materials
- Interpret customer specifications, dimensions and interface information
- Support the integration of hydraulic hoses, pipework and associated equipment
- Investigate manufacturing and assembly problems
- Provide practical engineering support to the shop floor
- Work closely with production, purchasing, quality and suppliers
- Assess component availability, supplier deviations and NCRs
- Take technical issues through to a practical resolution
You should have:
- Experience in mechanical design, project engineering, product engineering or mechanical draughting
- Strong 2D and 3D mechanical CAD capability
- Experience producing detailed drawings, assemblies and BOMs
- A practical understanding of manufacturing and assembly
- The confidence to investigate problems and take ownership of solutions
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Experience involving hydraulic equipment, hoses, pipework, fabricated structures, machined components or complex mechanical assemblies would be particularly valuable.
Applications are welcomed from apprenticeship-trained draughtspersons, HNC/HND-qualified engineers and degree-qualified Mechanical Engineers. Relevant practical experience is more important than the particular route you have taken into engineering. This is NOT a calculations, FEA or conceptual-design position. It is best suited to someone who enjoys CAD, product adaptation, manufacturing support and solving real engineering problems.
The successful candidate will work on-site throughout the initial three-month training and product-familiarisation period. The position will remain predominantly site-based thereafter, although occasional homeworking flexibility may be available.
Please note that our client is unfortunately unable to offer visa sponsorship. We can therefore only progress applications from candidates who already have permanent, unrestricted and non-time-limited eligibility to work in the UK.
Mechanical Design & Project Engineer in Rosyth employer: Escape
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company that values creativity and collaboration, offering you the chance to shape production processes from the ground up. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll benefit from continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work culture that encourages your ideas to flourish. Located in a thriving industrial hub, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to be part of a team driving operational excellence and future growth.
