Design Engineer - Subsea Tooling in Aberdeen

Energy Jobline ZR; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Aberdeen is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop subsea cutting tooling, taking concepts through to manufacture and deployment.

You will create 3D models in CAD, run design calculations, support prototyping and testing, and work with offshore teams to meet client specs. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and subsea/oil & gas experience; SolidWorks is desirable. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design, ideally subsea/offshore/oil & gas.
• Solid technical foundation in design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop subsea cutting tools and mechanical systems.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings and models (SolidWorks desirable).
• Conduct design calculations, tolerance analysis, and material selection.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, project, and offshore teams to meet specs.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionMechanical Design Engineer - Subsea Tooling

Location: Aberdeen Salary: Up to 55k

The Role

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in the Aberdeen area. This role will focus on the design and development of subsea cutting tooling, supporting a range of offshore projects. You will play a key part in delivering innovative, robust, and reliable tooling solutions for challenging subsea environments, working from concept through to manufacture and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop subsea cutting tools and mechanical systems Produce detailed engineering drawings and models using CAD (SolidWorks desirable) Conduct design calculations, tolerance analysis, and material selection Support prototyping, testing, and validation of designs Work closely with manufacturing, project, and offshore teams Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering function

About You

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Experience in mechanical design, ideally within subsea, offshore, or oil & gas sectors Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks experience desirable) Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes Experience designing for harsh or subsea environments is advantageous Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work on cutting-edge subsea technology Career development and progression opportunities Collaborative and supportive working environment