Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Jackson Hogg Ltd
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Apr 10, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative engineering organisation specialising in advanced subsea robotic systems and offshore technology.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work within a highly collaborative R&D team contributing to the design and development of next-generation subsea vehicles and complex offshore subsystems operating in some of the most challenging environments on the planet. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in concept generation, engineering analysis, and prototype development for advanced robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop innovative mechanical systems and subsystems as a Senior Mechanical Engineer within a specialist R&D team
  • Deliver robust engineering designs supported by calculations, analysis, and technical justification
  • Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring engineering quality and technical integrity
  • Support prototype build, testing, and evaluation of new technologies and mechanical assemblies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to develop advanced solutions

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Extensive experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer within an engineering or product development environment
  • Strong experience using 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor or similar
  • Experience carrying out engineering calculations and analysis using tools such as Mathcad
  • Proven experience designing complex mechanical systems, machinery, vehicles, or engineered structures

This opportunity would suit a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to work on highly innovative engineering projects developing next-generation subsea robotic systems and advanced offshore technologies.

  • Competitive salary, benefits & progression opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on a range of exciting R&D projects and contribute towards innovation within Engineering.
  • Hybrid working and flexibility.

If you are interested in this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity, please contact Lily Campbell Hewson at Jackson Hogg for more information or a confidential discussion