About the Company Talent 84 is delighted to be representing our client; a specialist engineering business arm of a larger regional group, in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in South Tyneside. About the Role Reporting to the Design Office Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for generating designs, R&D, NPD as well as associated documentation in support of pre and post customer contracts. Main Responsibilities Undertaking conceptual design work in support of tenders, and detail design work for contracts and new product development. Producing and managing models and engineering drawings within the Companys CAD systems. Utilizing the Companys component databases to promote the reuse of existing designs. Performing performance calculations using the Companys suite of software. Performing structural strength of materials calculations to support designs. Participating in design review meetings. Liaising with other departments, customers and suppliers in support of the above. Preparing a list of parts that forms the skeleton for the Bill of Materials. Generating and transferring the required departmental design documentation deliverables. Maintaining component part records in the company database systems and other documents required by business quality system processes. Always seeking to propose the most cost effective design. About you To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess demonstrable experience gained as a design engineer or draughtsman in a mechanical engineering setting (E.g an experienced designer of cast, fabricated and machine components of varying size) and demonstrable knowledge on material strength. You will be time-served as a minimum in an appropriate discipline. Key selection criter ia Minimum of an HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering ( or related subject) Experienced user of 3D & 2D Design packages (Creo/Pro-Engineer preferred) Experience of designing castings, fabrications and precision machined, close toleranced, turned and milled components. High attention to detail Skilled in the application of ISO limits and fits. Familiarity with cast, fabricated and precision machined components. Time management, problem solving and organisational skills. Posses the ability to work under their own initiative and capable of organising their work efficiently and effectively to achieve target deadlines. Has an enthusiastic manner along with a willingness to learn and propose new improvement ideas.