REED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Design Engineer - Subsea Tooling
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Subsea Tooling
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: Up to 55k
The Role
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in the Aberdeen area. This role will focus on the design and development of subsea cutting tooling, supporting a range of offshore projects.
You will play a key part in delivering innovative, robust, and reliable tooling solutions for challenging subsea environments, working from concept through to manufacture and deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop subsea cutting tools and mechanical systems
- Produce detailed engineering drawings and models using CAD (SolidWorks desirable)
- Conduct design calculations, tolerance analysis, and material selection
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of designs
- Work closely with manufacturing, project, and offshore teams
- Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering function
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About You
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in mechanical design, ideally within subsea, offshore, or oil & gas sectors
- Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks experience desirable)
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Experience designing for harsh or subsea environments is advantageous
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge subsea technology
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
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If you are a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative subsea tooling projects in the Aberdeen area, we'd love to hear from you.
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