Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to lead cutting–edge design projects within a globally recognised company? This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles), trenchers, and submarine rescue systems, providing innovative solutions for deep–water intervention. Based onsite in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, you'll play a key role in developing high–performance subsea technology, ensuring reliability in some of the most challenging environments. Offering a structured 37–hour workweek (Monday–Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm) with flexi–time available, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, a 5% pension, and life insurance (2x base salary), this role provides stability, career growth, and a strong benefits package.

The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading mechanical engineering design projects from concept through to manufacturing.
• Providing technical leadership and supervision in mechanical design.
• Producing detailed engineering designs, calculations, and documentation to ISO 9001 standards.
• Overseeing structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and power transmission systems.
• Ensuring the suitability of designs for subsea and harsh environments, considering material science, corrosion effects, and hydraulic sealing systems.
• Supporting offsite engineering, customer training, and product integration.
• Providing technical support to production, logistics, and integration teams.
• Working within project budgets and timescales, ensuring compliance with company procedures and international standards.
• Instructing, mentoring, and training subordinate engineering staff.

The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

• Degree–qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 6 years' experience in an engineering design environment.
• Expertise in structural analysis, scoping calculations, and FEA (Ansys/SolidWorks Simulation).
• Strong knowledge of mechanisms, kinematics, power transmission, and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with material selection, corrosion protection, hydraulic sealing systems, and inspection/testing requirements.
• Ability to lead projects, liaise with clients, internal teams, and third parties, and deliver results within deadlines.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD/DraftSight, SolidWorks).
• Desirable: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, offshore experience, and ROV system design expertise.