Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Morson Talent; East Knighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced maritime systems. The successful candidate will lead design efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, CAD proficiency, and experience in cost-effective designs. The company offers competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career Development and Training

25 days holiday (increasing over time)

Dental Cover

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent (not essential).
• Experience in design for cost, reliability, and testability.
• Experience in designing for underwater environments is a benefit but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for maritime applications.
• Define system architectures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Produce and review technical drawings and design documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering and design

CAD proficiency (Solid Edge preferred)

Understanding of stress, materials and manufacturability

Ability to interpret user and system requirements

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

TKMS ATLAS UK develops, supplies, and supports cutting‑edge maritime technology for customers worldwide. Based in Winfrith, Dorset, we work closely with the UK Royal Navy and international partners to deliver products that protect lives at sea.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work on the development of mechanical systems for our advanced maritime platforms. You’ll play a key role in shaping mechanical architectures, guiding junior engineers, and delivering robust, innovative solutions across sonar, autonomous systems, and underwater technologies.

You’ll collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop complex systems from concept through to customer acceptance—ensuring performance, safety, and compliance at every stage.

Whether you’re a mechanical engineer ready to take on more responsibility, or someone looking to broaden your impact across disciplines, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the design and development of mechanical systems for complex maritime applications
• Define system architectures, select materials and components, and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Produce and review CAD models, technical drawings, and design documentation
• Guide integration, testing, and commissioning activities
• Conduct design reviews and ensure technical accuracy across specifications and documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges
• Support bidding activities and contribute to future technical strategy

Knowledge and Skills

• Ideally degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent. (A degree is not essential)
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and design, including stress, materials and manufacturability.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Edge preferred) and familiarity with relevant drawing standards
• Experience in design for cost, reliability, and testability
• Knowledge of system engineering principles and multidisciplinary design environments
• Ability to interpret user and system requirements and translate them into robust mechanical solutions
• Experience of designing for an underwater environment would be a benefit but not essential.

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success, an open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

The continuous investment in our unique in‑house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter‑measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operate throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In‑service Support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career Development and Training
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work‑life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).