Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: South Shields

The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering company with a strong order book, providing exceptional job security and stability. The company offers an excellent working pattern, ensuring a great work-life balance. With a clear pathway for career progression, this role provides the opportunity to develop into a Team Leader or Senior Engineer within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

renowned for delivering high-quality solutions across multiple industries, including naval, nuclear, and hazardous area applications.

Salary: £46,000

Benefits:

* Competitive salary package

* Career development opportunities

* Training and professional growth support

* Collaborative and innovative work environment

* Pension scheme and company benefits

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role involves generating designs and associated documentation to support pre/post-customer contracts and internal R&D activities. You will play a key role in developing high-performance mechanical components, ensuring the highest design and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

* Undertake conceptual and detailed design work for bearing tenders, contracts, and new product development.

* Produce and manage models and engineering drawings using CAD systems.

* Utilise company databases to promote the reuse of existing designs.

* Perform performance calculations and structural strength assessments.

* Participate in design review meetings and liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

* Maintain component part records and generate necessary design documentation.

* Ensure cost-effective designs while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

* Strong mechanical design background with sound knowledge of strength of materials.

* Proficiency in producing technical drawings to recognized standards.

* Skilled in the application of ISO limits and fits.

* Experience working with cast, fabricated, and precision machined components.

* Proficient in 3D CAD software (preferably Creo or Pro/Engineer) with 2D technical drawing skills.

* Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.

Desirable:

* Familiarity with international standards/directives for naval, nuclear, or hazardous area applications.

* Basic understanding of hydrodynamic bearings.

* Experience with Windchill, MathCAD, GTX, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Attributes:

* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

* Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to process improvements.

* Strong teamwork skills, contributing to departmental performance improvements.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Why Should You Apply?

* Join a reputable and innovative company with a strong industry presence.

* Work on cutting-edge design projects in a highly technical and rewarding environment.

* Opportunity for career progression and continuous professional development.

* Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.

If you have the skills and experience required for this exciting Design Engineer role, apply now