Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00
Benefits:
* 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Private health insurance
* On-site canteen
* Free on-site parking
Overview
Syntech Recruitment are working with a fast-growing engineering business in Glasgow and are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their expanding design team.
This role suits a technically strong, commercially aware engineer with excellent CREO capability, comfortable owning projects from concept through to manufacture. You’ll be working on complex mechanical systems within a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to develop engineering solutions that meet defined technical and commercial requirements
* Convert conceptual and sales-level designs into fully detailed, manufacturing-ready technical drawings
* Design large mechanical assemblies and individual components using CREO
* Engineer mechanical equipment including conveyors, support frames, handling systems, and associated assemblies
* Lead and contribute to design reviews, value engineering exercises, and product integration activities
* Take ownership of design projects from initial specification and planning through to final delivery
* Liaise with production, suppliers, and customers to ensure a smooth design-to-build handover
* Produce high-quality 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs to support manufacture and installation
Experience & Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in mechanical design or systems engineering
* Strong working knowledge of CREO (SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience beneficial)
* Proven ability to deliver complex engineering projects to tight deadlines
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
Syntech Recruitment Limited
We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements.
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