Mechanical Design Engineer

Expert Employment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh environments. You will work on low and high voltage connector systems, pressure housings, and sealing solutions used in offshore and subsea applications.

The role involves CAD-based design, material selection for HPHT and subsea environments, FEA validation, prototype and pressure testing, and producing detailed engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Three years experience in subsea or high-reliability mechanical systems
• Strong CAD and FEA skills
• Knowledge of sealing technologies, pressure-rated designs, and subsea materials
• Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO, IEC, IEEE)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh and extreme environments.
• CAD-based design, FEA validation, prototype and pressure testing.
• Produce detailed engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and project teams on standard and customer-specific projects.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Subsea design experience

Mechanical design

Sealing technologies

Materials for subsea

Industry standards (API ISO IEC IEEE)

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh and extreme environments.

You will work on low and high voltage connector systems, pressure housings, and sealing solutions used in offshore and subsea applications.

The role involves CAD-based design, material selection for HPHT and subsea environments, FEA validation, prototype and pressure testing, and producing detailed engineering documentation.

You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and project teams, contributing to both standard product development and customer-specific projects.

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Three years experience in subsea or high-reliability mechanical systems
• Strong CAD and FEA skills
• Knowledge of sealing technologies, pressure-rated designs, and subsea materials
• Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO, IEC, IEEE)