Job Description

Linn Products is an established thriving and vibrant Glasgow company at the leading edge of design and manufacture of music systems. Our product range spans the entire audio chain, and we take pride in developing unique engineering solutions that push the boundaries of domestic audio reproduction.



Linn is proud of our collaborative and caring culture, focused on quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Linn genuinely cares about our people and supporting their career development.



An exciting new role has arisen in our Research and Development department. We are seeking a

Mechanical Design Enginee

r to join our Mechanical and Acoustics Engineering team.

What's involved?

Reporting to the Mechanical and Acoustics Design team leader, this role will have a broad working remit. While the primary focus will be supporting development of our iconic LP12 turntable products, there will also be a requirement to provide technical expertise and engineering solutions for all aspects of mechanics from specifying materials to developing novel approaches for vibration control.



The Mechanical Design Engineer will need to develop a deep understanding of the mechanics of the LP12 to ensure that we continue to extract more information from the groove of the record, minimising external interference when transcribing the forces captured by the stylus.



Scientific method is essential for this role. As is the ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to understanding through observation, experimentation, and analysis, and be expected to form your own hypotheses, and through rigorous experimentation and analysis draw appropriate conclusions.



All of our products are designed and manufactured in house, so as a Mechanical Design Engineer you will see products through their entire development cycle, from concept evaluation, through prototype and manufacture, to full market release.



As part of a multidisciplinary R&D department, this opportunity gives access to expertise in acoustics, electronics, manufacturing and software engineering. Cross pollination of ideas through discussion is welcomed and expected. You will also work closely with teams across the company, including our production, service, and procurement teams, events, sales and marketing.



This is a truly rare opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated research and development department designing and delivering the world's best music reproduction systems.

Essential skills:

BEng 2:1 minimum in Mechanical Engineering (or related Design Engineering with a strong physics background). Experience in 3D CAD, to model concepts, generate parts and create detailed manufacturing drawings. Methodical and scientific approach to technical problems. Creative thinking skills to conceive, design and test innovative solutions.

Other information

Linn offers a unique, informal and vibrant culture in a modern factory and in a beautiful setting. We have a family feel with a supportive culture, focussed on performance and continuous improvement. We offer rewarding careers in an ever-changing market, all driven by a shared passion for music and quality. You can check out more about our culture and heritage by taking a look at our YouTube channel.



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