Job Description

About us

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.

The Role

As a Design Engineer at MacTaggart Scott you will have the opportunity to design mission critical equipment for the Navel Defence industry. Using a variety of software packages you will design equipment that's lifespan could be decades, from iterating on previous products to producing first offs. With our manufacturing facilities onsite you will have the opportunity to see first hand how your designs are produced.

Closing Date: 21/04/25

Responsibilities

The role will involve designing and draughting equipment for a variety of marine-based handling applications including the following tasks

Creation of engineering documentation such as design reports, interface control diagrams, etc Design verification through hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) The post will offer a variety of challenges including the provision of innovative design solutions for demanding applications, providing technical input to bids and enquiries and solving problems experienced during equipment build and test in the workshop. Support for in-service issues may also form part of the role. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas will be required.

Requirements

Experience of solid modeling using CAD tools Experience of stress analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis Track record of creating and checking high quality production drawings A flair for problem solving and innovation, a flexible approach to work activities Intermediate or better Microsoft Office skills

Benefits

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer

As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round. Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 - 15:30. Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more. We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team. A generous referral programme. Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse. * Onsite Canteen and Car Park