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Our client, a prominent player in the marine industry, is offering an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their RAS/FAS Value Stream team in Gateshead, UK. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will become part of the Marine industry's leading edge, utilizing your skills and experience to the full in an environment where excellence is always paramount.Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Key Responsibilities:Lead the technical delivery of projects, overseeing a multi-disciplinary teamDevelop Mechanical Engineering solutions that fulfil client requirements, progressing from requirements capture through concept design to product development, commissioning, and in-service supportIdentify and develop R&D and Continuous Improvement opportunitiesInvestigate safety and technical problems using structured problem-solving techniquesWork effectively within a multidisciplinary teamProvide technical reference and guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments, and customers; approve and witness factory tests and inspections at suppliers' worksManage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance and approval to suppliersCheck the technical work of others and provide technical guidance to colleagues in other departments as well as to suppliers and customersCreate technical design appraisal documents for submission to marine classification societiesManage requirements, risks, assumptions, interfaces, and issues during all design phasesJob Requirements:BEng in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experienceChartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with the IMECHE or other relevant instituteEngineering experience relevant to this roleExperience of working in a highly regulated industryPrevious experience in the marine or offshore oil and gas industry is preferredProven track record in leading the technical delivery of projects to quality, cost, and scheduleExperience spanning concept, product development, and in-service (ILS) supportExperience with creation of equipment assembly arrangements and Engineering Bills of Materials using an ERP/MRP systemAssessment of designs to ensure code compliance using hand calculations and Finite Elements Analysis (FEA)Production of technical specifications, test procedures, and technical manuals for marine application mechanical systems and componentsExperience with 2D and 3D CAD systems such as AutoCAD and CreoCompetent user of MS Office suite of programmesConversant with BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 for the production of drawingsAbility to work in a controlled documentation environment, be self-motivated, and positively contribute to a coherent teamGood written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with formal external approval bodies such as marine classification societies and UK Ministry of Defence departmentsSome contracts are for the UK Ministry of Defence, and as such, the successful applicant will be required to successfully attain UK BPSS or SC Clearance with no caveats.Benefits:An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutionsAn inspiring and safe work environmentProfessional development and career opportunitiesHybrid working arrangementIf you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career in the marine industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Gateshead, Newcastle.TPBN1_UKTJ