Senior Design Engineer - Shorterm Group : Job Details

Senior Design Engineer - Subsea SystemsLocation: Blyth (Hybrid)| Full-time | Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 basic + benefitsAbout the RoleWe 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 YouWe'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 environmentHow to ApplyIf you're a driven engineer ready to take on a lead design role in the subsea sector, we'd love to hear from you.