Job Description

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Your Pivotal Role in Shaping Coughtrie's Future

Based in Hillington, Glasgow, Coughtrie International has been manufacturing luminaires for arduous environments since 1940. The Coughtrie brand holds a reputation for fast lead time, excellent customer service and great quality.

Due to growth of the business, there are now a further two brands - J&G Coughtrie and Montrose Manufacturing.

J&G Coughtrie serves the market with iconic luminaires that were designed some 50 years ago, are highly desirable still in circulation today. These classic fittings are used across a multitude of applications ranging from the last paddle steamer in Scotland - The Waverley - to period homes.

Montrose Manufacturing is our sub-contract brand which provides custom cables, looms, PLCs and mechanical sub-assemblies.

Relentless focus on product excellence, on-time delivery and customer experience are at the heart of everything we do and as part of the ongoing design investment we have created a new and exciting position within our engineering department.

Why This Role Matters

As our

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

, you will be at the heart of everything we do: keeping our legendary fixtures in production today, powering bespoke contract-manufacturing projects tomorrow, and inventing the breakthrough products that will define our next century. You'll be the bridge between vision and reality, turning bold ideas into durable, precision-engineered lighting solutions across all three of our brands.

What You'll Own

End-to-End Innovation

Lead projects "from cradle to grave"; take existing designs across the finish line or ignite entirely new ones. Apply DFMA best practices to slash costs and supercharge manufacturability.

High-Impact 3D Engineering

Master the art of craft models and drawings that become production reality. Rapidly prototype in sheet metal, 3D print, die cast, or injection mould--and prove your designs in the hands of end users.

Game-Changing Production Support

Own the shop-floor troubleshooting process: design custom jigs/fixtures, resolve process snarls, and keep our lines humming. Generate crystal-clear work instructions and manage BOMs in our ERP so every part, every time, is right first time.

Strategic Supplier Partnerships

Scout and qualify suppliers in the UK and overseas--your technical briefs will ensure we get top-tier parts and tooling on-time, on-spec. Lead FMEA workshops that pre-empt risks, secure reliability, and safeguard Coughtrie's reputation for decades-lasting performance.

Quality & Compliance Stewardship

Conduct first-article inspections and enforce ISO 9001 standards--your eagle eye ensures nothing ships without sign-off. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that make our processes more robust, efficient, and future-proof.

Who You Are

Competent & Curious:

A CAD 'wizz' with a thirst to master sheet-metal, machining, 3D printing, die casting, and injection moulding; either through hands-on experience or by learning at lightning speed.

Prototyping Powerhouse:

You don't just draw parts, you build them, test them, and iterate until they're perfect.

Process Champion:

You thrive in the hustle of the factory floor, resolving issues on the fly and elevating our manufacturing excellence.

Collaborative Innovator:

You speak fluent engineering but translate it into clear instructions for production teams, external vendors, and stakeholders alike.

Quality Crusader:

ISO 9001 and lean principals aren't just a checkbox, they're your raison d'etre. Your FMEA sessions and inspections keep our legendary durability on track.

Passionate Creator:

You care deeply about the products you build, and you understand that every nut, bolt, and bracket plays a part in Coughtrie's legacy.

Where You'll Thrive

Location:

Glasgow / Central Belt - be at the epicentre of our design and manufacturing hub, with supplier visits encouraged.

Salary:

35,000 - 40,000 pa, reflecting your experience and the game-changing impact you'll deliver.

Team:

Report to the Technical Lead, collaborating daily with engineers and production teams, and earning a seat at the table on strategic product decisions.

Your Future with Coughtrie

This isn't "just another engineer" role. It's a

launchpad

for ambitious professionals ready to:

Lead

high-value contract projects that showcase your end-to-end expertise.

Specialise

in advanced manufacturing or smart-lighting tech to become the company's go-to authority.

Grow

into senior leadership; as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, or even stepping up to the Technical Lead role yourself.

Ready to light the way?

Join us, and be the driving force behind lighting solutions that will stand, brilliant and unbroken, for decades to come. Your design will shape environments, your engineering will safeguard performance, and your passion will cement Coughtrie's legacy. Let's build the future of British lighting together.

No Agencies

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person