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Senior Design Engineer
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blyth, Northumberland
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Senior Design Engineer - Subsea Systems
Location: Blyth (Hybrid)| Full-time |
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 basic + benefits
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer with proven subsea engineering experience to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in trenching systems, cable lay equipment, and ROV technology who thrives on delivering cutting-edge subsea solutions from concept through to deployment.
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the full design lifecycle-from initial concept, detailed design, and analysis, through to testing, validation, and delivery. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of subsea trenching and marine systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of subsea trenching systems, cable lay equipment, and ROV components.
- Manage the full design lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry standards, class approvals (DNV-GL/Lloyd's), and project specifications.
- Perform structural and stress analysis, including hand calculations, FEA (ANSYS), and free body diagrams.
- Drive material selection, corrosion mitigation, and hydraulic system design for subsea environments.
- Collaborate with electrical, control, and naval engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Oversee and check design deliverables, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and field deployment activities.
- Contribute to continuous innovation through prototyping, testing, and iterative design.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng/MSc) or related discipline.
- Proven experience in subsea or marine engineering, particularly trenching, ROV, or cable lay equipment.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD), FEA tools (Ansys), and Mathcad.
- Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, and hydraulic systems.
- Demonstrable knowledge of DNV, Lloyd's, and marine engineering codes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present designs and engage effectively with stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead by example, mentor junior staff, and deliver under pressure.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Professional development and training support
- The chance to work on cutting-edge subsea technology projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
How to Apply
If you're a driven engineer ready to take on a lead design role in the subsea sector, we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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