Flexible Mechanical Design Engineer – Maritime/Defence

SubSea Craft Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

Wellbeing Day

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance 4x salary

Pension contribution

Flexible Working

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

SubSea Craft Limited, a UK-based maritime technology company, is seeking a mechanically inclined engineer to assist in CAD modeling, basic design calculations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will contribute to material selection, testing, and prototype builds while maintaining design records.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant apprenticeship, solid‑tools proficiency (SolidWorks or Inventor), and a proactive, curious mindset for learning and growth

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or completed modern apprenticeship.
• Good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly through sketches and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating 2D and 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Work with engineers to carry out basic design calculations and simulations under supervision.
• Engage in peer reviews, team meetings, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Learn through hands-on experience, mentoring, and continuous feedback.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design records.
• Participate in material selection processes, testing and prototype builds.
• Support the team in developing and reviewing design documentation, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Proactive mindset

Communication of design ideas

Learning mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Modern apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

SubSea Craft Limited, a UK-based maritime technology company, is seeking a mechanically inclined engineer to assist in CAD modeling, basic design calculations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will contribute to material selection, testing, and prototype builds while maintaining design records.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant apprenticeship, solid‑tools proficiency (SolidWorks or Inventor), and a proactive, curious mindset for learning and growth