Mechanical Design Engineer

MST Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MST Ltd is seeking a skilled design engineer to join its team, responsible for designing and developing high-speed military and commercial workboats. This role offers opportunities for project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, while adhering to quality standards and maintaining relationships with clients and contractors.

Benefits

5 days holiday on long service

buy/sell holiday scheme

paid compassionate leave & sickness

eye care vouchers

Costco membership discounts

Perkbox shopping access

Qualifications

• Experience in design engineering within marine, automotive, or similar industries.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD.
• Experience with defence projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex military and commercial high-speed RHIBs and workboats.
• Manage projects from concept to completion and coordinate with multiple teams.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical drawings and documentation.

Skills

Design engineering

Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD

Understanding of mechanical/marine engineering technologies

Job description

Hours: Full Time/Permanent (40 hours per week) & Flexible Working

The Role

• Design and develop complex military and commercial high-speed RHIBs, workboats, and systems in the form of 3D models.
• Develop drawings and documentation to required specifications.
• Manage projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with Projects, Purchasing, Production, & Workshop Teams to ensure smooth product development & manufacture.
• Read and interpret technical specifications.
• Design and develop high-quality, innovative products to meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Engage regularly with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prioritize safety, reliability, quality, and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth understanding of the Company’s technology and products; stay updated with related mechanical/marine engineering technologies and production techniques.
• Interpret sales briefings and technical specifications.
• Design and develop high-quality, innovative products aligning with customer and MST’s requirements.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Naval Architects, and Workshop personnel.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical drawings and documentation, complying with British and European standards.
• Create technical reports based on research, design concepts, structural analysis, procurement info, and estimations.
• Follow drawing and document control and revision procedures.
• Develop composite, machined, sheet metal, and welded fabrications suitable for fabrication capabilities.
• Review contractors’ work against project requirements and provide feedback.
• Maintain MST’s ISO 9001 QMS accreditation.

Competence & Experience

• Experience in design engineering within marine, automotive, or similar industries; proficiency in SolidWorks CAD is essential.
• Highly focused and diligent.
• Experience with defence projects is advantageous.
• Valid full clean driving license.
• Security screening required due to defence project nature.
• Eligible to work in the UK (British, EEA, or Swiss citizen) or hold relevant work permits.
• Benefits include 5 days holiday on long service, buy/sell holiday scheme, paid compassionate leave & sickness, eye care vouchers, Costco membership discounts, and Perkbox shopping access.

Company Values

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation, guiding us to push boundaries and foster an empowering work environment.

• Our Focus is You
• Building Relationships
• Pursuing Excellence
• Consistency is Key
• Leading by Example

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+, disabled, and neuro-diverse individuals, believing diversity fosters innovation and learning.

The Company

Marine Specialised Technology Limited is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed workboats for global defence and security markets, based in Northwest England with 145 employees and £30M revenue.