Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Cubiq Recruitment; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Dundee, UK

Contract: Long-term, multi-year project

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-performance team working on innovative electro-mechanical devices. This role will involve both the development of new products and ongoing support for existing systems, providing a challenging yet rewarding environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and optimising mechanisms that form the heart of complex systems used in self-service and automated solutions.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, suppliers, and customer service to ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs that meet rigorous industry standards. If you have a strong background in mechanical design, with experience working on systems that combine mechanical and software controls, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support new products and lifecycle updates for existing mechanical systems.
• Develop and optimise mechanical designs, ensuring alignment with project requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead and support design validation, including stress analysis, tolerance checks, and testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the integration of mechanical and software components.
• Ensure design changes are thoroughly documented and approved through the required systems.
• Maintain a high standard of communication with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Conduct design reviews and problem-solving sessions to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Occasionally travel globally to customer sites for support or analysis as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or higher preferred).
• 5+ years of experience designing and supporting complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Expertise in high-speed, automated mechanical systems, including document handling and transportation mechanisms.
• Strong experience with CAD software (ProE/Creo, Solidworks, or similar).
• Ability to analyse designs using stress analysis, tolerance checks, and simulations.
• Proficient in designing mechanisms and working with materials such as plastics, sheet metal, and composites.
• Experience in rapid prototyping technologies and working with suppliers to implement design changes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on cost-effective design solutions.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel globally to support product development.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.