Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
£55-60k + Pension, Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus
Tyne & Wear
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – The Role
- 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
- ~5+ years' experience in mechanical design within subsea, marine, or oil & gas
- Proven experience delivering full lifecycle projects (concept → manufacture)
- Strong capability in hand calculations and stress analysis
- Experience designing 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
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.
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