Marine Manufacturing Design Engineer: Fabrication-Ready Parts

Griffon Marine Ltd; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffon Marine Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to bridge engineering concepts with fabrication realities on high-value aluminium vessels.

You will translate 3D hull and superstructure designs into exact, build-ready components, maintain a digital twin with vendor dimensions, and coordinate intricate routing for mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with MCA and Lloyd's Register rules.

Qualifications

• Academic foundation in Yacht Design, Marine Design, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Advanced 3D marine CAD proficiency with SolidWorks.
• 3–5 years detailing structural designs for marine aluminium (5083/6082).
• Experience drafting layouts for marine infrastructure (shafts, propulsion, steering, manifolds).
• Data control with PDM, ECRs, and CAD file hierarchies.
• Hands-on metalworking experience in a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Deconstruct 3D models/2D drawings into fabricator-ready components (frames, bulkheads, stringers, hull plates).
• Produce workshop drawings, descriptive 2D drawings, and isometric/sub-assembly diagrams for weld teams.
• Maintain a 3D digital twin with exact vendor dimensions for engines, gearboxes, and deck hardware.
• Model and route vessel systems with dedicated runs for fuel, hydraulics, steering, and propulsion.
• Run interference checks between structure and pathways and resolve clashes before release.
• Compile and manage BOMs from the 3D model (weights, extrusion lengths, components).
• Standardise folds, flange lengths, and joints to aid manual assembly.
• Ensure details and placements align with MCA regulations and Lloyd’s Register rules.

Skills

3D Hull detailing

3D modelling

Metalworking knowledge

PDM / revision control

Interference checking

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Yacht/Marine/Mechanical Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Marine CAD software

PDM software

Job description

Griffon Marine Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to bridge engineering concepts with fabrication realities on high-value aluminium vessels.

You will translate 3D hull and superstructure designs into exact, build-ready components, maintain a digital twin with vendor dimensions, and coordinate intricate routing for mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with MCA and Lloyd's Register rules.