Job Details

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

andpound;55-60k + Pension, Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus

Tyne andamp; Wear

Ref: 25335

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A specialist engineering consultancy deliveringandnbsp;bespoke subsea and marine equipmentandnbsp;is looking to recruit aandnbsp;Lead Mechanical Design Engineerandnbsp;to join its growing team.

This is a key hire into a small, highly experienced group of engineers with strong roots in the North East subsea sector. The business was founded by engineers with a passion for keeping high-quality engineering in the region.

With a rapidly growing order book and projects moving quickly from concept to delivery, this role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of complex, one-off mechanical systems.

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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in theandnbsp;full lifecycle design of bespoke subsea equipment, working from initial concept through to manufacture, test, and deployment.andnbsp;

• Leading concept and detailed design of complex mechanical systems
• Performing hand calculations and stress analysis
• Taking ownership of full project delivery, not just isolated design packages
• Supporting manufacture, assembly, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Producing and reviewing technical documentation
• Acting as a technical point of contact for clients
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers within the team
• Conducting peer reviews and contributing to engineering standards

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Person:

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into andmdash; or already operating at andmdash; a senior/lead level within aandnbsp;small, high-performing engineering team.

• -5+ yearsandrsquo; experience inandnbsp;mechanical design within subsea, marine, or oil andamp; gas
• Proven experience deliveringandnbsp;full lifecycle projectsandnbsp;(concept andrarr; manufacture)
• Strong capability inandnbsp;hand calculations and stress analysis
• Experience designingandnbsp;fabricated structures and mechanical systems
• Background in companies such as subsea OEMs or specialist engineering firms

• CAD experience (Inventor ideal, SolidWorks also suitable)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely within a small team
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership

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An excellent opportunity to work on genuinely bespoke, complex equipment as part of a team who are passionate about what they do within a relaxed and friendly environment.

Located in andnbsp;Tyne andamp; Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke

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