Senior Design Engineer

Marine Resources; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

On-site role

Job summary

Marine Resources Limited in Wimborne, Dorset, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex product development from concept to launch in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will own design reviews, mentor engineers, apply DFMA and FMEA, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions on-site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in a mechanical design role in manufacturing.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software (Inventor/AutoCAD).
• Proven track record delivering products from concept through to manufacture.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes incl. metalwork/composites/assemblies.
• Experience applying FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supervising or leading engineering staff.
• Excellent cross-departmental communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new products from concept to production release.
• Create and review 3D models, drawings, and documentation.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery to specification.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and promote best practices.
• Drive DFMA to improve efficiency and production performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement and commercial teams.
• Manage engineering data and BOMs in ERP/CAD systems.
• Lead design reviews, testing, and validation activities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

5+ years exp

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Wimborne, Dorset

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: On-Site

Are you currently in a Mechanical Design or Senior Mechanical Design role in the Marine industry and would be interested in a new role?

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Wimborne, Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer with a strong manufacturing background to take ownership of complex engineering projects, lead new product development activities, and provide technical guidance across the wider business.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams, you will oversee projects from initial concept through to production, ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective, manufacturable, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products and engineering solutions from concept through to production release.
• Create and review detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and associated technical documentation.
• Oversee design activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Support and mentor Design Engineers and Technicians, promoting engineering best practice across the team.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to improve efficiency, quality, and production performance.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage engineering data, bills of materials, and technical information within ERP and CAD systems.
• Lead design reviews, prototype evaluations, testing programmes, and validation activities.
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide technical support to production teams, customers, and external stakeholders when required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering processes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact and provide leadership support in the absence of the Engineering Manager.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a mechanical design position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD software, or similar such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Proven experience delivering products from concept design through to manufacture.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabricated metalwork, composites, or engineered assemblies.
• Experience applying FMEA, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and quality-focused engineering techniques.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading engineering personnel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
• Stable and growing engineering environment
• Opportunity to lead projects and influence product development strategy
• Professional development and career progression opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive team culture

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into a senior position where they can combine hands-on design work, technical leadership, and project ownership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.