Mechanical Design Engineer

JR374: Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Dundee, Scotland, with field work across Scotland and wider UK growing regionsSalary: £48,000 £62,000 Per Annum + BenefitsOverview:First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team on a full-time, permanent basis.The role will involve working closely with electronics and controls, software and field commissioning teams to develop practical, reliable mechanical systems capable of operating in demanding outdoor environments.Duties and Responsibilities: Contribute to the mechanical design of key harvesting equipment subsystems, including harvesting heads, cutting mechanisms, gripping and transfer equipment, structural frames and mounting systems.Take responsibility for assigned designs from concept through detailed design, prototyping, verification, field testing and release for manufacture.Produce and maintain engineering design documentation, drawings and change logs.Apply design-for-manufacture, design-for-service and design-for-cost principles as the business transitions from prototypes to commercial production.Develop mechanical solutions that integrate effectively with electrical, controls and software systems.Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve design and integration challenges.Participate in regular design reviews, presenting proposals, receiving feedback and refining designs.Attend ..... full job details .....