Mechanical Designer – Pumps & Compressors
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team, supporting the design and development of industrial pump and compressor systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer to work on a variety of projects from concept through to manufacture, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and performance specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings for pump and compressor components and assemblies.
- Develop mechanical designs in line with project specifications, industry standards, and company procedures.
- Generate BOMs, technical documentation, and engineering reports.
- Liaise with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and project teams throughout the design lifecycle.
- Support design reviews, FEA analysis, and design validation activities where required.
- Assist with product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and standardisation projects.
- Ensure designs consider manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and maintenance requirements.
- Provide technical support during production, testing, and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a mechanical design role, ideally within rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, valves, or similar engineered products.
- Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with pressure equipment or rotating machinery.
- Knowledge of FEA and engineering calculations.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, ISO, or PED.
- Experience supporting projects within oil & gas, power generation, water, or process industries.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging engineering projects.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
If you are a Mechanical Designer with experience in pumps, compressors, or other rotating equipment and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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