Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Full-time, Permanent, Westhill, Aberdeenshire. Security checks required.

Provide engineering design solutions and lifecycle engineering and service support to the JFD product range and systems, working as a technical lead for the engineering team. Design integrity and high‑quality solutions that meet performance, safety and manufacturing standards are delivered.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide engineering design input for new and existing systems and products, supporting the current product/systems range and addressing technical queries.
• Own engineering delivery and collaborate with internal departments including sales, supply chain and production to deliver technically sound and commercially viable solutions.
• Engage with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to offer technical guidance and ensure robust solutions that meet specifications and project requirements.
• Create and manage part structures, part numbers and bills of materials, sourcing appropriate components and materials as needed.
• Generate and review engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certifications and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Lead the implementation of design changes, ensuring updates are accurately reflected and communicated across documentation and teams.
• Ensure engineering solutions are delivered on time and within budget, complying with internal processes, standards and external regulations.
• Act as technical approver for engineering drawings and documentation generated.
• Mentor and develop team capability through hands‑on support.

What we’re looking for

• MECANICAL Engineering degree or equivalent industry background.
• Extensive experience in generating design calculations, specifications, procedures, certification and reporting.
• Experience manufacturing techniques, gas and fluid systems.
• Proficient in using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for creation and storage of engineering documentation and packages.
• Strong understanding of engineering testing methods, including planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems design and service support requirements.
• Familiarity with key design standards relevant to mechanical engineering.
• Exposure to industry codes and regulations including Lloyd’s Register, DNV, ABS, DEFSTAN and MIL-STD is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Pressure Vessel design skills using PD5500, ASME VIII, EN 13445 is advantageous.
• Hands‑on experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS Workbench, MathCAD or similar is advantageous.
• Experience in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks or AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Diving qualifications or knowledge of diving is advantageous.

Why join us

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme and Company Pension.
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation and global operations.

EEO Statement

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.

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