Mechanical Engineer

Job Role

Mechanical Engineer

Job Type: Contract, Hybrid

Hours:

37.5 hrs/wk

Industry: Subsea/Oil & Gas

Location:

Cumbria, Barrow

Rate: £40-50/hr Inside IR35 (PAYE Umbrella)

My client is a world leader in the provision of highly advanced technical solutions to Energy sectors. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial, technology is leading edge, teamwork is at the forefront of all they do, and personal development is encouraged at every stage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that prides themselves on delivering high quality superior products to their sector.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for designing and developing high‑performance and highly reliable technical solutions for extreme and harsh environments with regards to subsea connectors.

This role demands a deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and materials science to ensure reliability, safety, and innovation in subsea applications.

• Design and develop subsea (Low and High Voltage) electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems using advanced CAD tools
• Promote standardisation within and across product lines
• Ensure consistency and alignment across and within product lines
• Sustain high quality for our products
• Drive design decisions optimizing both product performance and cost and balance innovation with cost efficiency
• Perform and understand the fundamentals for mechanical, thermal and pressure simulations using FEA tools to validate designs for high‑pressure, high‑temperature (HPHT) subsea environments and/or for deep‑sea environments
• Select materials for HPHT environments and subsea environments, understanding corrosion‑resistant materials and coatings suitable for long‑term subsea deployment
• Specify and integrate subsea electrical connectors into mechanical assemblies, ensuring watertight integrity, pressure resistance and compatibility with control systems
• Conduct prototype testing, pressure testing and qualification to industry standards
• Generate detailed technical documentation including Design Specifications, Qualification Test procedures, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and Test Reports
• Support hardware qualification testing, including Factory Acceptance Test, Site Integration Test and connector integrity testing
• Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning and operational phases
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards (API, ISO, IEEE, IEC and all relevant industry standards)

• Proficiency in 3D CAD and FEA tools (Creo/Pro‑E)
• Proficiency in technical 2D drawings
• Proficiency in mechanical fundamentals, mechanical engineering calculations, and electrical fundamentals
• Strong understanding of sealing technologies, pressure‑rated designs and mechanical–electrical interface design
• Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO, ASME, IEC, IEEE and others)

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Development Engineer, Technical Engineer, NPI Engineer, NPD Engineer, Analysis Engineer and Engineering Manager could be suitable for this position.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV or for more information call the provided contact.