Subsea Mechanical Design Engineer – High-Reliability Systems

Expert Employment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design high‑reliability subsea connectors for harsh offshore environments. You will work on subsea and HPHT components, using CAD for design, performing FEA validation, prototype testing, and producing detailed docs.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality and project teams on both standard product development and customer-specific projects, ensuring robust sealing solutions and pressure-rated designs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 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 subsea mechanical assemblies using CAD tools.
• Perform FEA validation and prototype/pressure testing.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality and project teams on standard and custom projects

Skills

Strong CAD and FEA Skills

Material selection

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

Expert Employment seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design high‑reliability subsea connectors for harsh offshore environments. You will work on subsea and HPHT components, using CAD for design, performing FEA validation, prototype testing, and producing detailed docs.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality and project teams on both standard product development and customer-specific projects, ensuring robust sealing solutions and pressure-rated designs.