Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: South Shields

Salary: 46,000

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Training and professional growth support
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Pension scheme and company benefits

The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering company with a strong order book, providing exceptional job security and stability. The company offers an excellent working pattern, ensuring a great work-life balance. With a clear pathway for career progression, this role provides the opportunity to develop into a Team Leader or Senior Engineer within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Renowned for delivering high-quality solutions across multiple industries, including naval, nuclear, and hazardous area applications.

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role involves generating designs and associated documentation to support pre/post-customer contracts and internal R&D activities. You will play a key role in developing high-performance mechanical components, ensuring the highest design and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake conceptual and detailed design work for bearing tenders, contracts, and new product development.
• Produce and manage models and engineering drawings using CAD systems.
• Utilise company databases to promote the reuse of existing designs.
• Perform performance calculations and structural strength assessments.
• Participate in design review meetings and liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Maintain component part records and generate necessary design documentation.
• Ensure cost-effective designs while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Strong mechanical design background with sound knowledge of strength of materials.
• Proficiency in producing technical drawings to recognized standards.
• Skilled in the application of ISO limits and fits.
• Experience working with cast, fabricated, and precision machined components.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (preferably Creo or Pro/Engineer) with 2D technical drawing skills.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with international standards/directives for naval, nuclear, or hazardous area applications.
• Basic understanding of hydrodynamic bearings.
• Experience with Windchill, MathCAD, GTX, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to process improvements.
• Strong teamwork skills, contributing to departmental performance improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a reputable and innovative company with a strong industry presence.
• Work on cutting-edge design projects in a highly technical and rewarding environment.
• Opportunity for career progression and continuous professional development.
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.

If you have the skills and experience required for this exciting Design Engineer role, apply now!