Senior Mechanical Engineer

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. 

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based out of our Dumbarton facility.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)   
• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell ‘   
• A focus on continued personal development   
• Refer a friend scheme 
• Access to 24/7 online/telephone GP service 
• Discounts & perks : Cycle to Work scheme    -  Paid time off work for volunteering in the community   
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle   

What you’ll do:

• Develop new and existing products using established engineering principles.
• Understand product needs and translate these into system and subsystem requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and OEMs on component selection.
• Support/Lead design reviews in accordance with Aggreko design process.
• Create technical specifications, functional design specs and test procedures for mechanical systems.
• Support manufacturing and procurement teams with prototype build and BoM completion.
• Support the improvement of HSE performance via product design and operational guidance, ensuring safety is given top priority.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant industry experience in design of industrial machines.
• Extensive Mechanical systems knowledge gained through equipment design experience.
• Strong in DFM/DFA as well as engineering drawing standards (including GD&T)
• Capability includes analysis (thermal, vibration, torsional stiffness, flow, stress, noise), material and component selection, life determination, tolerance analysis.
• High level of technical communication (verbal and written)
• Proficient in CAD systems. Knowledge of Creo desirable.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and processes - PLM systems (Enovia/Windchill), MRP systems (M3), Engineering change control, international standards, component selection, and new product development processes.
• Can work effectively autonomously or as a key contributor within a small team.
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office.

Desirable but not required:

• Chartership attained (or working towards)

Find out more and apply now.

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