Marine Mechanical Engineer

Quest Global; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider seeks a Marine Mechanical Design Engineer to join their UK Defence business. This role involves contributing to critical UK Submarine projects, reviewing integrated combat designs, providing installation guidance, and resolving mechanical design issues. Candidates should have substantial experience with Marine Mechanical Design, knowledge of Defence Standards, and skills in tools like FORAN/CADS5. A passion for enhancing safety and performance in naval engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Marine Mechanical Design.
• Experience designing and developing to Defence Standards, ideally for the Marine environment.
• Mechanical design experience in FORAN / CADS5 / Viso to BS 8888.
• Understanding of Marine Combat Systems Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review Integrated combat designs and their feedback for Mechanical design.
• Provide 3rd party equipment installation guidance.
• Produce Installation procedures and Test procedures.
• Resolve mechanical design issues and produce Engineering Drawings.

Skills

Marine Mechanical Design

Design to Defence Standards

Mechanical design for Marine environment

Reviewing Installation Guidance

Using FORAN/CADS5/Visio

Understanding of Marine Combat Systems

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place-to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

We are seeking an experienced Marine Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growth UK Defence business to work on critical UK Submarine projects. We are looking for Subject matter Experts who can support Platform Design and Equipment Installation Services.

The role will involve provide a key role in the design of physically integrating equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of Integrated combat designs and their platform interfaces providing feedback in terms of Mechanical design (Structural, Thermal, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) in the Naval / Marine domain.
• Reviewing and providing 3rd party equipment mechanical installation guidance against :
• Interface and Installation Guidance Information.
• Design Information to support design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Foran / CADS5 model to support part approvals, supplier's manufacturer's data packs, etc.
• Production of Installation procedures, Production Test procedures & Qualification Test procedures.
• Resolution of mechanical design issues
• Coordination with client and 3rd party stakeholders to resolve or manage physical integration and develop design solutions.
• Producing Engineering Drawings
• Performing Engineering Calculation (Structural, Thermal, Hydraulic, Pneumatic)

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Significant experience with Marine Mechanical Design
• Experience designing and developing to Defence Standards, ideally for the Marine environment.
• Experience of reviewing equipment Installation Guidance Information
• Mechanical design in FORAN / CADS5 / Viso to BS 8888.
• Ideally experience or understanding of Marine Combat Systems Equipment
• Familiar with Def Stan 08-107 General Requirements for the design of Electro technical and Naval Weapon Equipment.
• Experience with design and qualification to defence environmental standards (Def Stan 08 - 123 & Def Stan 00-35)
• Ideally knowledge of Submarine Materials Toxicity standard / database BR1326A (or surface ship equivalent)