Principle Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer requred by my client an Internationally renowned technolgy group .Working with their RAS/FAS Value Stream team in Gateshead, UK.



Key Responsibilities will Include :



Leading the technical delivery of projects, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team

Develop Mechanical Engineering solutions that fulfil client requirements, progressing from requirements capture through concept design to product development, commissioning, and in-service support

Identify and develop R&D and Continuous Improvement opportunities

Investigate safety and technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques

Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Provide technical reference and guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments, and customers; approve and witness factory tests and inspections at suppliers' works

Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance and approval to suppliers

Check the technical work of others and provide technical guidance to colleagues in other departments as well as to suppliers and customers

Create technical design appraisal documents for submission to marine classification societies

Manage requirements, risks, assumptions, interfaces, and issues during all design phases



Job Requirements:



BEng in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with the IMECHE or other relevant institute

Engineering experience relevant to this role

Experience of working in a highly regulated industry

Previous experience with offshore oil and gas or the Maritime industry is

Proven track record in leading the technical delivery of projects to quality, cost, and schedule

Experience spanning concept, product development, and in-service (ILS) support

Experience with creation of equipment assembly arrangements and Engineering Bills of Materials using an ERP/MRP system

Assessment of designs to ensure code compliance using hand calculations and Finite Elements Analysis (FEA)

Production of technical specifications, test procedures, and technical manuals for marine application mechanical systems and components

Experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems such as AutoCAD and Creo

Competent user of MS Office suite of programmes

Conversant with BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 for the production of drawings

Ability to work in a controlled documentation environment, be self-motivated, and positively contribute to a coherent team

Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with formal external approval bodies such as marine classification societies and UK Ministry of Defence departmentsPlease get in touch with your CV stating rate expectation for further information on this superb opportunity