Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise Technical Newcastle upon Tyne, England May 9, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £50,000 – £55,000
Work Onsite
Experience 3 years experience

Mechanical Design Engineer focuses on work closely with the project and engineering teams to ensure designs are delivered safely, accurately and on time.

What the role involves

  • Work closely with the project and engineering teams to ensure designs are delivered safely, accurately and on time.
  • Develop power and control systems to meet project and client requirements.
  • Managing allocated engineering tasks to meet project schedules and quality requirements.

Skills and requirements

  • Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in hydraulics or pneumatics design, looking for a technically focused role working on bespoke engineering projects from concept.
  • This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with hydraulics experience and a background in engineering design, ideally within offshore or heavy engineering environments.
  • Power and Controls Design Engineer with at least 3 years of relevant design experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and engineering design practices.

Confirmed role details

  • £50,000 - £55,000 + Training + Pension + Technical Progression.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Blyth, Whitley Bay, Ponteland, Bedlington, Cramlington, Seaton Burn, Killingworth.
  • The company has a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest in engineering capability, offering long-term stability and ongoing technical development.
  • Check design documentation and calculations ensuring compliance with technical and class standards.

Known job details

  • Pay: £50,000 - £55,000
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