Lead Mechanical Design Engineer£55-60k + Pension, Private Medical Care, Annual BonusTyne and WearRef: 25335 A specialist engineering consultancy delivering bespoke subsea and marine equipment is looking to recruit a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team.This is a key hire into a small, highly experienced group of engineers with strong roots in the North East subsea sector. The business was founded by engineers with a passion for keeping high-quality engineering in the region.With a rapidly growing order book and projects moving quickly from concept to delivery, this role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of complex, one-off mechanical systems. Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Role:As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the full lifecycle design of bespoke subsea equipment, working from initial concept through to manufacture, test, and deployment. Leading concept and detailed design of complex mechanical systemsPerforming hand calculations and stress analysisTaking ownership of full project delivery, not just isolated design packagesSupporting manufacture, assembly, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)Producing and reviewing technical documentationActing as a technical point of contact for clientsMentoring and supporting junior engineers within the teamConducting peer reviews and contributing to engineering standards Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Person:This role would suit an experienced Mechanical