Mechanical Design Engineer
£45-60k + Private Medical, Annual Bonus, Flexible Working
Free Lunch
Hybrid post-probation
Tyne & Wear
Ref: 25308
A specialist engineering and design consultancy is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team. With a rapidly expanding order book and a strong reputation in bespoke marine and subsea equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering technically challenging, real-world engineering solutions. You'll be joining a close-knit team of 8 engineers, working on highly bespoke projects supporting in-field operations in demanding subsea environments.
Mechanical Design Engineers - The Role:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the full lifecycle of bespoke equipment design, from concept through to manufacture and client support.
Key responsibilities include:
* Concept and detailed design of bespoke marine and subsea equipment
* Performing engineering calculations, including stress analysis (Mathcad or similar)
* Supporting manufacture and assembly processes
* Producing and maintaining technical documentation (specifications, risk assessments, manuals, etc.)
* Providing technical support to clients (remote and occasional site-based)
* Peer reviewing engineering designs
* Working closely within a collaborative engineering team
This is a varied role offering real ownership and exposure to challenging engineering problems.
Mechanical Design Engineers - The Person:
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Minimum 4 years' experience of mechanical design
* Experience with calculations and stress analysis
* Background in subsea or marine design preferred
* Experience with Autodesk Inventor (advantageous, not essential)
* Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
* Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset
* Team-oriented approach with good communication skills
* Adaptability and willingness to take on varied engineering challenges
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Annual bonus linked to company performance
* Private medical care
* 25 days holiday + additional long service leave
* Pension scheme
* Flexible / hybrid working options
* Ongoing training and development support
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys hands-on, varied work and wants to be part of a growing business where engineering quality and teamwork are at the core.
Located in Tyne & 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.
For further information call Sarah Clarke
Available on: 01902212000 or 07519122547
Or email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk