Exciting Opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

We are searching for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our busy team based in Renfrew.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will complete mechanical design calculations and technical specifications for purchased items. You will be involved in the creation, modification and checking of Autodesk Inventor models and layout / manufacturing drawings for custom engineered fans and rotary heat exchangers. You will support the Sales Project Engineer and Project Manager on planning and technical clarification of tender and project specifications and issues. You will take ownership of project technical documentation and drawings to ensure specification, budget and on time delivery requirements are met.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. We offer hybrid working for this role which will allow you to enjoy the balance of home working and collaboration time with the team in our modern, friendly offices which include free onsite parking.

Who are we?

Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

What Needs To Be Done?

• Clarify/agree on customer specification vs. norms and standards (Howden and external) with Project Manager.

• Provide input to Cost Sheet and Technical Risk Assessment on Engineering and technical matters.

• Attend internal and external meetings as technical responsible engineer.

• Work with the project manager to initiate countermeasures in case of any delay or critical issues in Engineering activities and/or deliverables.

• Support site erection team and Supply Chain in case of any technical requests.

• Initiate and/or handle project related non-conformances.

• Support Sales on quotes with extended limits or special demands

• Write, update, and maintain tools, procedures, and standard specifications, design manuals related and owned by this function.

To be successful you must have …

• Engineering Degree or HND

• Proven experience in 3D-Modeling using Autodesk Inventor (or similar software)

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering and welded fabrication structures

• Analytical and structured approach to work

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Good communication skills

It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential) ..

• Broad experience in fan and regenerative heater technology

• Experience of industrial processes including mine ventilation

• Experience in vibration assessment for rotation equipment

• Knowledge of interaction between mechanical and electrical equipment

• Familiarity with Quality and HSE management systems

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.

• A competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement package.

• Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.

• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.

• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.

• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.

• Group Income Protection plan.

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.

• Training & Development Opportunities.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.