Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Excellent plus benefits

Extension Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with Komatsu UK Ltd to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Gateshead.

Komatsu is a global leader in construction, mining, forestry and industrial heavy equipment. With manufacturing, engineering and support operations spanning the world, Komatsu has built a reputation for innovation, quality and technological excellence. The Gateshead site plays a key role in the design and manufacture of world-class machinery supplied to customers across the globe.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to production. Working within a collaborative engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative mechanical and mechatronic systems, undertake detailed design activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading design projects and delivering against agreed timescales
• Producing 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and technical documentation
• Supporting testing activities and implementing design improvements
• Working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders across global locations
• Resolving technical challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Managing external design resource where required

The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• At least five years' experience in a mechanical design role
• Strong 3D CAD skills
• Experience working through the full product development cycle
• Hydraulic systems experience would be advantageous

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, private healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing initiatives and a subsidised on-site canteen.

We're committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you're excited about this Mechanical Design Engineer role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they're looking for.