Mechanical Design Engineer

Rivencore Global; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivencore Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Poole to join a team designing ruggedised defence equipment. You’ll work across the full product development lifecycle from concept to manufacture, solving real engineering challenges and guiding others as you grow.

Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering degree (Level 6) or equivalent, 3–5 years’ experience, and hands-on CAD with CREO and Windchill PLM.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD; CREO and Windchill PLM preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLM/MRP systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience designing ruggedised equipment and applying defence standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design and manufacture.
• Turn concepts into robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Support product and project work to meet mechanical design goals.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and team members.
• Prepare cost estimates to support pricing and quotations.
• Support design verification and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical

Team player

Ownership

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or Level 6 qualification

C.Eng. desirable

Tools

CREO

Windchill PLM

PLM/MRP

MS Office

Job description

Join Rivencore and help design the next generation of ruggedised equipment for high-performance, mission-critical defence applications.

At Rivencore, you will work across the full mechanical design and development lifecycle. This covers concept design, detailed design, verification and manufacture.

You will work on innovative products for demanding environments. Quality, reliability and ease of use are at the heart of what we do.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on engineering role. You will be involved across the full product development lifecycle.

You will work from early concepts through to detailed design, verification and manufacture. You will solve real engineering challenges along the way.

As your experience develops, you can take on greater technical responsibility. You will have opportunities to lead technical activities and provide guidance to other engineers.

You can also help shape how we approach mechanical design at Rivencore.

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design and manufacture.
• Turning engineering concepts into practical, robust and cost-effective solutions.
• Supporting product and project work to meet mechanical design and development goals.
• Providing technical guidance and support to engineers and other team members.
• Working with other departments on new business opportunities and product development.
• Preparing or obtaining cost estimates to support project pricing and quotations.
• Supporting design verification and ensuring designs meet relevant standards and requirements.
• Producing technical documents and engineering information as needed.
• Managing assigned tasks and reporting on technical progress and resource use.
• Finding ways to improve design processes, efficiency, safety and cost.
• Keeping up to date with mechanical engineering technology, standards and best practice.

Grow Your Engineering Career

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready for your next step, Rivencore can help you build on your existing skills.

You will work alongside an experienced engineering team. You will also have opportunities to:

• Take on more technical responsibility across projects.
• Mentor and support other engineers.
• Help improve our design processes and engineering capability.
• Develop towards a more senior technical role.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Analytical, structured and focused on finding solutions.
• Self‑motivated and driven, with a strong sense of ownership.
• A team player who is flexible and supportive.
• Well organised, with good attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who can build strong working relationships.
• Comfortable giving technical input and presenting ideas to colleagues and customers.
• Passionate about mechanical engineering and practical product design.

Experience & Qualifications

Ideally, you'll have:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification, or relevant industry experience.
• Around 3–5 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD software. Experience with CREO and Windchill PLM is preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLM/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of standard and specialist materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience designing commercial, industrial or ruggedised equipment would be an advantage.
• Experience applying defence standards to design solutions would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, design verification and manufacturing processes.
• C.Eng. or other professional registration is desirable, but not essential.
• The ability to obtain SC Level clearance is preferred.

Why Join Rivencore?

At Rivencore, you won’t just be designing components in isolation. You’ll help develop equipment that must perform reliably in demanding environments.

You’ll work on real engineering challenges. You’ll develop your technical expertise. You’ll also see your work progress from an initial concept through to a finished product.

You’ll be part of a team that values good engineering. We want people who ask questions and challenge ideas. We want people who solve problems and work together to build better products.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge, we’d like to hear from you.

If you’re ready to take greater ownership of your work,Rivencore could be the next step in your engineering career.

About Us

At Rivencore Global Solutions, you’ll join a team that’s redefining naval technology through cutting‑edge engineering and precision manufacturing. Our systems power environmental awareness, aircraft landing aids, corrosion protection and mission‑critical capabilities used by navies in over 50 countries—built to perform flawlessly in the world’s harshest maritime environments. From innovative product development to full cradle‑to‑grave support, our people work side‑by‑side with global shipbuilders and defence partners to deliver solutions that keep crews safer and operations sharper. If you want to be part of a company where your work has real impact at sea, this is where you belong.