Mechanical CAD Design, Subsea umbilical connectors
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2QQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2929 |
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with subsea connector experience required to design and develop solutions with CAD and FEA tools high pressure underwater applications.
Requirements
Subsea or offshore mechanical system design experience.
CAD software and FEA tool fluency.
Subsea production systems, umbilical???s, jumpers, electrical and fibre connector knowledge.
Pressure testing, connector design.
Understanding of sealing technologies, pressure-rated designs, and mechanical-electrical interface design.
BEng or MEng in mechanical engineering or related degree subject.
Responsibilities
Design and develop Low and High Voltage subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems.
Perform FEA mechanical, thermal, and pressure simulations for HPHT high pressure and temperature for deep sea environments.
Prototype testing, pressure testing, and standard qualification.
Detailed documentation Design Specifications, Qualification Test procedures, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and Test Reports.
Design reviews and PEER reviews.
RCAs, FMEA, dFMEA, pFEMA at development and design cycles.
Cross-functional Collaboration.
Technical 2D drawings