Job Description
A new opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering firm in Gateshead, specialising in complex, high-integrity mechanical systems across defence, rail, and transport sectors.\n\nAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Gateshead, you'll be responsible for designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring designs are optimised for functionality, manufacturability, and safety. You'll also support product lifecycle activities including obsolescence management and BOM maintenance.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCreate and maintain 2D/3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor\nProduce detailed technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications in line with industry standards\nConduct tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and design optimisation for manufacturability and assembly\nSupport prototype builds, testing and validation activities\nEngage with project, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs\nParticipate in design reviews, brainstorming, and continuous improvement initiatives\nProvide engineering input to business development activities, including risk/opportunity analysis \n\nKey Skills & Experience:\n\nDegree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent demonstrable experience)\nExtensive experience in mechanical product design, preferably in a technical industry\nStrong experience with Autodesk Inventor (or similar CAD tools) for concept and production designs\nKnowledge of engineering drawing standards and manufacturing processes\nExperience in DFMEA, technical documentation, and design review processes\nComfortable working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams\nAbility to manage multiple design tasks in parallel and support legacy systems \n\nWhy Join my client? You will\n\nContribute to innovative engineering projects with real-world impact\nWork in a values-driven organisation focused on Safety, Integrity, Innovation, and Talent\nBe part of a supportive, cross-functional team environment with ongoing professional development\nReceive a Competitive salary, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities \n\nTo find out more about the role of Mechanical Design Engineer based in Gateshead, please contact Rachael Dent on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)