Mechanical Design Engineer Our client in the Marine business is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team at their office in Gateshead. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you''ll be at the forefront of the marine industry, applying your skills and experience in an environment where excellence is the standard. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team designing specialist naval deck machinery, including winches, reelers, and cranes. You''ll be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle from interpreting customer requirements during tendering, through concept development and detailed design, to manufacturing support, testing, and installation aboard naval vessels. Additionally, you will lead and contribute to research and development initiatives, ensuring our products remain at the cutting edge of naval technology. The role Develop Mechanical Engineering solutions that fulfil client requirements. Progressing from requirements capture, through concept design to product development, commissioning and in-service support. Identify and develop RandD and Continuous Improvement opportunities. Investigate Safety and Technical problems using structured problem solving techniques. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Provide technical reference / guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments and customers. Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance / approval to suppliers. Cre