Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Working for Waukesha Bearings as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the creation of high precision, multi-component 3D models and drawings that meet the application requirements, by utilizing knowledge and experience combined with standard design practices.

You will perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOM’s) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specific information.

Also contributing to process improvements and design for manufacturability activities as well as in the development and implementation of company-wide design standards and practices that reflect industry best practices and improved efficiency.

You will be working within the design engineering team at the main European manufacturing facility For Dover Precision Components in Polmadie, Glasgow, where we utilise a broad range of multi-axis milling and turning centres and associated equipment to produce a varied mix of customised fluid-film bearings, isolators and seals for typical applications in turbo and industrial rotating machinery, supplying customers throughout Europe and further afield.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Industrial Product Design, Aerospace, etc.)

A Minimum of 5 years of full-time, post graduate work experience in an engineered product environment, ideally designing items such as turbomachinery or rotating equipment, or components thereof. Examples being Fluid-Film Bearings, Turbines, Pumps or Gas Compressors

Experienced in precision design and manufacturing, having a strong understanding of engineering principles and design practices

Experience reading & developing engineering design prints with geometric dimensioning and tolerances

Highly skilled in the creation of 3D models and associated 2D drawings, preferably with experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modelling software

The ability to utilize precision measuring and surveying instruments such as calipers, inside/outside micrometers, depth gages, surfaces gages, etc.

Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to existing processes and procedures

Key Skills Required

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, structural and fluid dynamics, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Proficiency with MS Office and Windows operating systems as well as advanced level skills with 3D modelling software

Experience FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus or COMSOL highly desired

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What You Will Do

Creation of 3D models and associated 2D drawings

Creation of Item and Part Structure (BOM) information

Maintain 3D model and 2D drawing database within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system

Perform checking duties on assembly and component level drawings

Provide guidance & training to other design engineers and drafters

Update existing drawings to current/best manufacturing processes

Participate in and contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities

Prepare engineering project proposals

Participate in client/contractor meetings

Prepare technical reports

Assist with the review and creation of design standards & work procedures

Support manufacturing personnel with evaluations of non-conformance, corrective/preventative action investigations and other quality related activities

Independently responsible for meeting deadlines necessary to support the company’s commitments to customers and manufacturing

Part of Dover Precision Components, who deliver performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and general processing markets. Comprising Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, InproSeal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor valves, sealing technologies, pistons, rods and more. Each solution is 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.

Dover Corporation is the company overall, being a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging and Identification, Pumps and Process Solutions, and Refrigeration and Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of over 23,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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