Lead Mechanical Engineer
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a leading subsea and marine engineering business based in Newcastle to drive innovative solutions across challenging subsea and marine projects.
In this role, you will:
* Lead engineering projects from concept to delivery
* Mentor and support junior engineers
* Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and suppliers
* Own the design and development of complex subsea and marine equipment
Key Responsibilities of the Lead Mechanical Engineer:
* As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design of subsea and marine equipment for cable and pipeline projects
* Produce and review 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation
* Perform structural stress calculations to validate designs
* Take technical ownership of projects from concept to delivery as the Lead Mechanical Engineer
* Mentor and support junior engineers
* Liaise directly with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Experience & Skills Required of the Lead Mechanical Engineer:
* Minimum 5 years’ relevant mechanical design experience.
* Strong 2D and 3D CAD design skills.
* Background in subsea or marine equipment design projects
* Competent in structural stress calculations.
* Confident in client-facing and supplier-facing interactions.
* Experience from subsea, offshore, or marine engineering environments is highly desirable.
Full time & permanent - 40 hours/week Mon-Friday & hybrid working.
If you're interested in this Lead Mechanical Engineer role, please apply here or get in touch with Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to discuss further and ask any questions