Mechanical Design Engineer

Expleo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves innovative design and technical consultancy within maritime programmes, focusing on decarbonisation solutions and advanced engineering practices. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have a strong grasp of ship systems and engineering standards.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Skills expansion opportunities

Access to ExpleoAcademy for training

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Professional member of a relevant engineering institution.
• Ability to achieve Chartered Engineer status within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical and electrical system design.
• Involved in engineering consultancy and decarbonisation solutions.
• Occasional travel to project sites.

Skills

Knowledge of ship systems

Modelling & drawing experience

Understanding of classification society rules

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Professional membership (RINA, IMarEST, etc.)

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Overview

As a Mechanical Design Engineer every day at Expleo will be out of the ordinary and will require you to be dynamic and responsive to changes in technology, innovation, and client requirements. You will have the opportunity to get involved in concept surface & sub-surface vessel design, complex engineering design & analysis tasks, the creation of new & innovative tools & processes, the delivery of engineering consultancy services, and the development of decarbonisation solutions & other emerging technologies across a wide range of global maritime programmes.

We will offer successful candidates the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement, providing more options to balance their work and personal life whilst ensuring business needs are achieved. Your primary place of work could be one of our three main UK office locations (Bristol, Derby or Preston) and occasional travel to client sites will be required, dependent upon project.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Equipment Knowledge (E.g, Ship Systems (Propulsion, Steering, Fuel Systems, Bilge & Ballast etc.), Auxiliary Systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, Grey/Black systems etc.), etc.)
• Electrical Equipment Knowledge (E.g, Generation, Storage (Batteries etc.), Distribution (AC & DC), Domestic, etc.)
• General Arrangement / Compartment Layouts - modelling & drawing experience
• Class & Flag Requirements (DNV & MCA specifically)

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Naval Engineering), or equivalent experience in the naval and commercial ship design, construction, or maintenance domain.
• Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).
• Recognised as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer by the UK Engineering Council (or an ability to achieve within 12 months).

Essential skills

• An understanding of classification society rules, regulations and standards in the design, construction and in-service lifecycle phases.
• A readiness to grow & develop your technical & behavioural competence to operate at the cutting edge of your discipline.
• The drive to work in a collaborative environment with a natural curiosity and continuous improvement approach, challenging yourself and others to find new solutions.
• A proven track record of delivering reliability, productivity & quality in a technical consultancy environment.
• A passion to grow & support others through strong technical leadership, helping to identify new opportunities for technical & behavioural development and progression.

Desired skills

• Experience of working in multi-company and engineering discipline teams with an ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in a technical consulting environment, leading and/or supporting multiple engineering projects & customers.

Experience

• Missing skills or experience? Let us be the judge! At Expleo we are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive