Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Offshore & Subsea Systems

Peoplewithenergy; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplewithenergy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of offshore and subsea equipment from concept through to manufacture and testing. Aberdeen-based, you will drive robust mechanical designs for challenging environments.

You will oversee calculations, FEA studies and testing, ensuring compliance with API/ISO/ASME/DNV standards while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with manufacturing and testing teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience delivering products from concept to testing.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual and detailed design of mechanical equipment and engineered systems.
• Produce 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Perform engineering calculations relating to pressure, structural integrity, fatigue and load-bearing applications.
• Conduct and review FEA studies, ensuring designs meet safety and performance standards.
• Support design verification, qualification and testing activities, including FAT and system integration testing.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO, ASME and DNV standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers and designers.
• Support manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and testing activities, resolving technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Technical oversight

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

Job description

Peoplewithenergy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of offshore and subsea equipment from concept through to manufacture and testing. Aberdeen-based, you will drive robust mechanical designs for challenging environments.

You will oversee calculations, FEA studies and testing, ensuring compliance with API/ISO/ASME/DNV standards while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with manufacturing and testing teams.