Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer 
Westhill, Aberdeenshire 
Full-time, Permanent 

Please note that this role requires security checks. 

The Role:
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will drive projects from concept to completion, supporting design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery activities. Acting as a central point of contact, you will collaborate with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure successful project outcomes.   What you'll be doing:

• Provide technical support and resolve engineering queries across projects and existing product ranges.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Sales, Supply Chain and Production, to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Communicate project progress and engineering updates to key stakeholders.
• Source components and materials and create associated part numbers and bills of materials.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including specifications, schedules, procedures, certification and reports.
• Identify, assess and manage technical and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and quality expectations.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time and within budget, acting as a technical checker and supporting site visits to suppliers, clients and other company locations as required.

What we're looking for:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques,
• Experience taking designs from concept through prototyping, validation and production.
• Skilled in preparing and managing engineering and project documentation.

Knowledge of gas and fluid systems, relevant design standards, and industry guidelines (e.g. IMCA).

Experience working to marine or defence standards, including class society rules such as LR and DNV.

Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems; product design, diving equipment design, or diving qualifications would be advantageous.

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays 
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.) 
• 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 

About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.  

Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc 
For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc 

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!  

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.  

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce. 
To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA