Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment)

Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment) in Edinburgh (EH1) | Ernest Gordon Recruitment Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Design Engineer MAA International Ltd Glasgow (G1) From £50,000 to £60,000 per annum 1 week ago Design Engineer COMPLETE TALENT SERVICES LIMITED Alloa (FK10) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Stantec Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 2 days ago Mechanical Engineer People Solutions Torphichen, Bathgate (EH48), EH48 , 3 weeks ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Mott MacDonald South East Competitive 3 days ago Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector AECOM Cardiff, South Glamorgan Competitive 1 week ago Mechanical Design Engineer Canmore Recruitment Scotland From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Generous company pension contributio 1 month ago Industrial Product Design Engineer (IoT Prototypes) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee (DD1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 6 days ago Mechanical Production Engineer Diageo Yorkshire Competitive 4 weeks ago Senior CAD Engineer - Transmission and Distribution AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 2 weeks ago Senior Design Engineer MAA International Ltd Glasgow (G1) From £50,000 to £60,000 per annum 1 week ago Design Engineer COMPLETE TALENT SERVICES LIMITED Alloa (FK10) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Stantec Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 2 days ago Mechanical Engineer People Solutions Torphichen, Bathgate (EH48), EH48 , 3 weeks ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Mott MacDonald South East Competitive 3 days ago Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector AECOM Cardiff, South Glamorgan Competitive 1 week ago Mechanical Design Engineer Canmore Recruitment Scotland From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Generous company pension contributio 1 month ago Industrial Product Design Engineer (IoT Prototypes) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee (DD1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 6 days ago Mechanical Production Engineer Diageo Yorkshire Competitive 4 weeks ago Senior CAD Engineer - Transmission and Distribution AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 2 weeks ago Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment) Ernest Gordon Recruitment View Profile Edinburgh (EH1) Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago £46000 - £52000 per annum + + Vehicle + Fuel card + 25 days holiday Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment) Edinburgh £46,000 - £52,000 + Vehicle + Fuel card + 25 days holiday + Early Finish Friday + Mon to Friday only Are you looking to work for a small but outstanding employer which offers an environment with all new machinery and equipment, where you will oversee the design and production of finished equipment that makes a difference in the community? Would you like to work for a company with an outstanding order book that has been nominated for a number of innovation and growth awards? On offer is a blended, hands-on leadership role combining design and production technical leadership (50%) with operations management (50%). You will own end-to-end delivery from raw materials through fabrication, assembly, quality, warehousing, and dispatch. You will set the gold standard for weld quality, mechanical assembly and finishing, train and mentor the team, and ensure every product is safe, durable, and compliant to the EN 1176 standards for play equipment. In parallel, you will run the operational engine: planning, inventory, logistics, KPIs, and the day-to-day systems that support ISO 9001. The successful candidate must be comfortable transitioning from a welding mask to a management meeting within the same hour. Key Responsibilities Design of Specialist Equipment using Fusion 360 Production & Workshop Leadership Own the day-to-day workshop flow from raw material prep to final bolt-on assembly Set and enforce the benchmark for weld quality, structural integrity, and finishing Translate technical drawings into step-by-step fabrication instructions Maintain welding equipment and critical tooling Production Planning & Scheduling, Inventory, Warehousing & Dispatch Quality System Execution (ISO 9001) The person: Proven experience leading a fabrication/assembly workshop/manufacturing environment Experience with Design of Mechanical Equipment Strong hands-on capability in MIG/TIG welding and heavy-duty assembly Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into shop-floor instructions If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Design, Fusion 360, Fabricator, MIG, TIG, Workshop Manager, Quality, ISO9001, Production Manager, Engineering Drawings Reference Number: BBBH24308C We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2017 Location Bristol, London, Exeter Company size 0 - 49 About us Ernest
Gordon Recruitment Limited is a specialist Engineering and Technical
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experiences. If you are interested in speaking with us regarding any roles, call us now. Similar Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager (Specialist Equipment) Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Design Engineer MAA International Ltd Glasgow (G1) From £50,000 to £60,000 per annum 1 week ago Design Engineer COMPLETE TALENT SERVICES LIMITED Alloa (FK10) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Stantec Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 2 days ago Mechanical Engineer People Solutions Torphichen, Bathgate (EH48), EH48 , 3 weeks ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Mott MacDonald South East Competitive 3 days ago Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector AECOM Cardiff, South Glamorgan Competitive 1 week ago Mechanical Design Engineer Canmore Recruitment Scotland From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Generous company pension contributio 1 month ago Industrial Product Design Engineer (IoT Prototypes) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee (DD1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 6 days ago Mechanical Production Engineer Diageo Yorkshire Competitive 4 weeks ago Senior CAD Engineer - Transmission and Distribution AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 2 weeks ago Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Edinburgh Design jobs Design jobs in Edinburgh Jobs in Edinburgh Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026