Mechanical Design Engineer

Kraken Robotics Inc; Yateley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team at the Blackbushe, United Kingdom Office. You will work on industry-leading maritime defence technology, focusing on mechanical modelling, drawings, and prototype parts while coordinating with engineering and project teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 4+ years in product development/design, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or Inventor), and the ability to read and create BS8888 drawings.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience using CAD software, preferably SolidWorks and/or Inventor.
• Producing & reading standard engineering drawings and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• 4+ years’ experience in industry, working in product development and/or design.
• Demonstrate a sound & comprehensive knowledge of fundamental engineering theories, aptitude for design & ability to problem solve.
• Ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and production processes.
• Ability to contact suppliers.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues throughout the company at all levels and disciplines.
• Security clearance will be applied for on appointment.
• Proof of residency in UK for last 5 years is required.

Responsibilities

• The role involves completing mechanical tasks on projects, including modelling, producing engineering drawings and ordering prototype parts.
• Work closely with internal engineering and project teams to deliver high‑quality mechanical drawings that meet defence standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Supplier liaison

MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Blackbushe, United Kingdom Office.

ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• The role of a Mechanical Design Engineer at Kraken Robotics UK Ltd, (formerly Chelsea Technologies, Forcys and Wavefront), is an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled engineers designing industry leading advanced maritime defence technology; specialising in underwater sensing, tracking, and domain awareness solutions. Building on decades of engineering expertise, Kraken Robotics delivers mission‑critical capability to defence customers worldwide.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for completing mechanical tasks on the projects, including modelling, producing engineering drawings and ordering prototype parts. Working closely with our internal engineering and project teams, the engineer must be able to step into an active workflow, operate with minimal supervision, and deliver high‑quality mechanical drawings that meets the stringent standards expected within the defence environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience using CAD software, preferably SolidWorks and/or Inventor
• Producing & reading standard engineering drawings and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• 4+ years’ experience in industry, working in product development and/or design
• Demonstrate a sound & comprehensive knowledge of fundamental engineering theories, aptitude for design & ability to problem solve.
• Ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 with a high attention to detail
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and production processes.
• Ability to contact suppliers.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues throughout the company at all levels and disciplines.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• MRP experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Security clearance will be applied for on appointment - Only candidates suitable for clearance need apply.
• Proof of residency in UK for last 5 years is required.