Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jackson Hogg Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting for a talented and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced mechanical systems for the marine, offshore, and defence sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, leading design and system integration projects, and contributing innovative ideas across the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the
    design, development, and delivery
    of mechanical projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, and in-service support.
  • Translate customer requirements into
    robust engineering solutions
    , ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Create
    3D/2D designs, calculations, and technical documentation
    using tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, or Autodesk Inventor, and conduct mechanical assessments including
    hand calculations and FEA.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (electrical, hydraulic, control, structural) to deliver integrated system solutions and support tendering/business development.
  • Drive
    R&D and continuous improvement initiatives
    , prepare and review technical specifications, test procedures, manuals, and provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration.
  • Proven experience delivering technical solutions for complex mechanical projects, ideally in marine, offshore, or heavy engineering environments.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering analysis tools (MathCAD, AutoCAD, Creo, Autodesk Inventor, FEA).
  • Experience producing detailed engineering documentation in a controlled design environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients and stakeholders.
  • Strong project ownership, organisational skills, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

If you're a proactive and forward-thinking Senior Mechanical Engineer who thrives on technical challenge and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply here or get in touch with Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to learn more.



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