Mechanical Design Engineer

Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. Comprising the Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor components, each custom-engineered to provide optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity and backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Dover Precision Components serves its global customer base through facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as technical sales representatives around the world. DPC is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation.

Summary:

Working as a Mechanical Design Engineer for Dover Precision Components, you will be responsible for the design of our Inpro/Seal product line, through the use of CAD (SolidWorks). You will be responsible for 3D and 2D drawings and tolerancing according to design standards, working work with the sales team, distributors and customers to understand and interpret design requirements and create designs that meet those requirements.

You will also perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOM's) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specification information. Participating in and contributing to process improvement and design for manufacturability (DFM) activities as well as in the development and implementation of company-wide design standards and practices that reflect industry best practices and improved efficiency.

*This role will be based from the Glasgow site, and can work on a Hybrid basis with 2 days per week from home, if preferred.

What You Will Do:

• Design bearing isolators, mechanical seals and other Inpro-Seal products to fulfil customer requirements for on-time delivery
• Analyse information received from customers and utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to create 3D designs
• Create and complete 2D drawings for quoting purposes and for manufacturing
• Collaborate with customers, distributors and manufacturing personnel to clarify design requirements and create solutions through the design process
• Review layout drawings, sketches and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, supporting manufacturing personnel with design intent
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to outline the sequence of operations required to machine parts efficiently
• Maintain the ability to collaborate, multitask and prioritise project timelines.
• Read, analyse and interpret technical procedures
• Write business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from operators, managers and clients

• Qualifications: HNC of above in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) or equivalent
• Work experience in an engineered product environment covering machining and 3D CAD product design (SolidWorks preferred)
• deally with experience of designing rotating equipment or components thereof, such as turbines, pumps, compressors, generators, motors or gearboxes
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and Design Practices
• Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to existing processes and procedures
• Familiarity with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control form, fit and function

As a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider, Dover Corporation operates with a global scale of approximately 24,000 employees and an annual revenue exceeding $8 billion. The company demonstrates long-term operational stability through its 70-year history of an entrepreneurial approach and unique financial consistency, marked by 70 consecutive years of dividend growth. Operating through five segments—Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies—Dover maintains a stable market presence by securing dominant shares across high-switching-cost, profitable niches. Driven by its mission to deliver innovative equipment, components, consumable supplies, and digital solutions, the company fosters an "ownership mindset" where teams actively collaborate with customers to redefine marketplace possibilities.