Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Fife, Scotland (Hybrid/On-site as required)

Sector:

Offshore Energy / Oil & Gas Equipment

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Overview

A well-established engineering organisation specialising in bespoke equipment for the offshore energy sector is seeking a

Senior Mechanical Engineer

to lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems. This role combines technical leadership, client interaction, and hands-on engineering across electro-hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

Act as

lead engineer and primary technical interface

for clients on new equipment design and build projects Deliver designs in accordance with

client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

(including hazardous area compliance) Produce and manage

engineering calculation packages

to validate design integrity Develop

conceptual and detailed designs

for bespoke mechanical systems Specify and select components (e.g. pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes) for

electro-hydraulic and pneumatic systems Review and approve

manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings Lead

design reviews

with internal stakeholders and external clients Prepare

test procedures, commissioning documentation, and operation manuals Support testing and commissioning activities where required Provide

technical mentorship and guidance

to junior engineers

Required Experience & Qualifications

Degree in

Mechanical Engineering

or a closely related discipline Minimum

10 years' experience

in a relevant engineering role Strong experience with

electro-hydraulic and pneumatic systems , including testing and commissioning Proven ability to specify and integrate

mechanical and fluid power components Experience designing

bolted and welded structures Knowledge of

rotating equipment design

(shafts, bearings, gears) Proficiency with

CAD software

(preferably SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD) Familiarity with

ATEX / hazardous area design requirements

Desirable Skills

Experience with

FEA / stress analysis tools Knowledge of

subsea control systems Background in

offshore oil & gas or energy sector equipment

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