About The Role
Mechanical Engineer, Permanent, Full-time – Inchinnan, Hybrid. This role requires security checks.
We’re looking for two mechanical engineers to deliver innovative design solutions and provide through‑life engineering support across the JFD product range. Your work will cover everything from developing new products that meet client or internal specifications to supporting in‑service equipment upgrades and modifications.
What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
* Assess technical queries and provide engineering design for new products and support the existing product range.
* Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, procurement, and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
* Sourcing suitable components and materials when required, and creating part numbers and bill of materials.
* Creation and checking of engineering documentation such as manufacturing drawings, specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports.
* Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget.
* Conduct site visits to other JFD offices, client assets and suppliers as and when required.
* Manufacture prototype components and take design from concept to validation.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Experience)
* Demonstrate experience in a similar role.
* Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
* Skilled in generating design calculations.
* Proficient in using DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
* Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques, gas and fluid systems, fabrication methods, and best practices.
* Experience with design standards and industry guidelines such as IMCA, ASME, PD5500, LR and DNV.
* Experience performing FEA structural analysis using ANSYS.
* Product design experience.
* Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storing engineering packages.
* Previous underwater equipment design experience.
Benefits
* Early finish on Fridays.
* Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (private medical insurance, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, company pension).
* Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
* Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
* Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.
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