Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Turntide
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for rotating machines, transmissions, and drivetrains, with hands-on prototyping and validation. You’ll drive concepts from initial idea to production, collaborating with manufacturing and test facilities to deliver high-performance solutions. You will apply CAE and 3D/2D CAD to optimize reliability and drive robust product behavior. This position offers meaningful impact in a mission‑driven company shaping energy efficiency across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

  • Lead clean-sheet mechanical design for rotating machines, transmissions, and related subsystems
  • Own concept development, prototyping, and validation activities
  • Perform mechanical analysis and CAE to assess failure modes and material strengths
  • Build and test prototype hardware and test rigs as needed
  • Support from concept to production for industry-leading products
  • Leverage simulation tools to optimize product behavior
  • Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of components and assemblies
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and supply chain; mentor junior engineers
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards

Key requirements

  • Strong 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawings
  • Experience with analytical methods and CAE tools (ANSYS, Matlab)
  • Proven DFMEA, PFMEA, DFA/DFM experience
  • Experience working with external suppliers
  • Degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline
  • Relevant experience considered
  • collaboration
  • mentorship of junior engineers
  • strong engineering judgment
  • 3D CAD modelling
  • 2D engineering drawings
  • CAE tools (ANYSYS, Matlab)

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Posted: October 1st, 2026