Design Engineer - Candidate Source Ltd : Job Details

A Design Engineer is required to join a world-leading manufacturer of advanced metal forgings, part of a prestigious global group serving the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors. This employer is renowned for its innovation and heavy investment in employee development. With a commitment to excellence, the company is expanding, and they are now seeking an experienced Design Engineer to enhance their talented design & industrial team in the central belt of Scotland and well-connected between Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Fife, so easily commutable. What’s In It for You: Benefits and OpportunitiesThis is not just a job but an opportunity to advance your career with an aerospace manufacturing company that prioritises talent development. The current Engineering Manager, who began in this role seven years ago, has earned two promotions since—demonstrating the ample growth and career opportunities available. The employer offers a benchmarked and highly competitive salary that reflects the calibre of candidate required, along with an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 33 Days Holiday
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Quarterly Bonus and Safety Bonus
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite Parking with Free Electric Vehicle Charging Points
• Referral Programme

Additionally, you will benefit from a structured career development plan from day one, with opportunities for career progression and occasional travel within the UK, Europe, and beyond. Enjoy a work-life balance with generous holidays and structured working hours. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in creating high-performance forged components for global markets. Your responsibilities include: 

• Designing forgings, tools, and dies to meet precise customer specifications.
• Producing all necessary drawings and documentation to support the manufacturing process.
• Developing and maintaining process records to ensure smooth operations in forging.
• Recommending and implementing system modifications to optimise production efficiency.
• Coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors for tooling and product development.
• Leading efforts to identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance quality and performance.
• Ensuring all projects meet strict customer expectations regarding quality and delivery timelines.

Candidate RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in design, ideally within the aerospace, energy, defence, oil & gas, or heavy engineering sectors.
• Proven experience in metal forming, forging tool and die design, with solid knowledge of related processes.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software, especially ProE/Creo, with experience in numerical analysis techniques (Forge2011 or similar).
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and experience with software like MiniTab and Power BI would be advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt, learn, and apply new skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a heavy engineering shop-floor environment is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the flexibility to travel locally and internationally as required by the business.

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