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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Loanhead
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Location: Loanhead, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: dbcf4aa7513d
Job Views: 5
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
About us
MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions from analysis of customer requirements, design, manufacture, to commissioning and support. Established in 1898, we focus on continuous improvement, investment, and business excellence.
The Role
As an Engineer at MacTaggart Scott, you will lead design projects for mission-critical equipment in the Naval Defence industry. You will manage design activities, ensure timely delivery, and work closely with the Principal Engineer.
Closing Date: 31/04/25
Duties will include:
* Leading the project design team, managing technical compliance, budget, schedule, and customer communication.
* Providing innovative design solutions with supporting calculations and analysis.
* Ensuring comprehensive project awareness from requirements to customer acceptance.
* Optimizing product costs throughout the design process.
* Contributing to bids and inquiries.
* Resolving issues during equipment build and testing.
* Supporting in-service issues.
* Identifying risks to schedule or cost and planning mitigation.
* Driving risk management across projects.
* Implementing Lessons Learned actively in project schedules.
Requirements
Essential skills, experience, and knowledge:
* Experience with solid modeling and structural analysis using finite element modeling.
* Problem-solving skills, innovation, and flexibility.
* Experience creating and checking high-quality production drawings.
* Intermediate or higher MS Office skills.
What we offer
* Flexible working options including 4- or 5-day weeks.
* Working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, core hours 09:30 – 15:30.
* Comprehensive leave policies including annual, parental, and reservist leave.
* Supportive environment with career growth opportunities and a Learning and Development team.
* Referral program and wellbeing support through online programs, Employee Assistance, and onsite nurse.
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