Mechanical Design Engineer

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A new opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering firm in Gateshead, specialising in complex, high-integrity mechanical systems across defence, rail, and transport sectors. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Gateshead, you'll be responsible for designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring designs are optimised for functionality, manufacturability, and safety. You'll also support product lifecycle activities including obsolescence management and BOM maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor Produce detailed technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications in line with industry standards Conduct tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and design optimisation for manufacturability and assembly Support prototype builds, testing and validation activities Engage with project, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs Participate in design reviews, brainstorming, and continuous improvement initiatives Provide engineering input to business development activities, including risk/opportunity analysis Key Skills & Experience: Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent demonstrable experience) Extensive experience in mechanical product design, preferably in a technical industry ...
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Location:
Gateshead
Salary:
£55,000
Category:
Engineering

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