Mechanical Design Engineer

Roboticsconnected; Yateley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MRP experience

Job summary

Kraken Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer at our Blackbushe, United Kingdom office. The role involves joining a team delivering advanced maritime defence technology, with tasks spanning modelling, drawings, and prototype parts ordering.

The candidate should have a university degree in mechanical engineering, strong CAD experience (SolidWorks/Inventor), and 4+ years in product design or development, with detail-oriented BS8888 drawing capabilities and supplier liaison skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of engineers designing industry leading advanced maritime defence technology.
• Complete mechanical tasks on projects, including modelling, producing engineering drawings and ordering prototype parts.
• Work closely with internal engineering and project teams and deliver high-quality mechanical drawings meeting defence standards.

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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.
• UK nationals only. No dual nationals.

Operations

Yateley, United Kingdom