Mechanical Designer - #2174324

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.

Desirable

• 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.