Senior Marine Design Engineer – Vessels & Composites

Marine Resources; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources in Southampton is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead vessel and system designs across projects. You will develop 3D models, generate production drawings, and ensure design-for-manufacture across tooling, composite, and mechanical systems.

We value a strong marine design background (5–8 years), proficiency in Rhino and AutoCAD, and the ability to collaborate with suppliers, shipyards, and clients while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of marine design experience
• Proficient in 3D parametric CAD (Rhino) and 2D AutoCAD
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Lead project-based design from concept to delivery for vessels and semi-production items.
• Produce detailed 3D models and drawings for tooling, composites, and fabrication.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with suppliers, shipyards and clients.

Skills

3D CAD (Rhino)

2D AutoCAD

MS Office

Marine design experience

Project leadership

Education

BEng/MEng in Marine/Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Marine Resources in Southampton is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead vessel and system designs across projects. You will develop 3D models, generate production drawings, and ensure design-for-manufacture across tooling, composite, and mechanical systems.

We value a strong marine design background (5–8 years), proficiency in Rhino and AutoCAD, and the ability to collaborate with suppliers, shipyards, and clients while mentoring junior engineers.