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: liam.g@owendaniels.co.uk