Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to innovate in sustainable maritime solutions. The role involves designing mechanical systems for various projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to pioneering research and development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry experts in a key position that drives the future of maritime technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Relocation support

Electric car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with a major CAD system, preferably NX.
• Strong understanding of materials, welding, and bonding techniques.
• Experience in designing metallic and composite components.

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Managing multiple projects and monitoring plans.
• Leading and developing junior team members.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Design calculations

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in mechanical, automotive, marine, or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX CAD

FEA tools

Job description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Our client is at the forefront of innovative Marine engineering, specialising in the design, optimisation, and supply of decarbonisation solutions for the maritime industry. Born from the America’s Cup, they utilise that cutting edge, fast paced development expertise to create world leading products that redefine the industry. With their expertise in wing propulsion, foiling and flight control systems, they are leading the sustainability revolution within the maritime and shipping industry. From reducing fuel consumption—measured in tonnes per day—on ocean-going ships through their sail technology and advanced efficiency optimisation methods, to enabling the growth of marine electrification with the implementation of their foiling and FOSS solutions. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team and contribute to this pioneering work.

Your role will be instrumental to the design of their current and future projects, working alongside industry-leading experts to take ownership of mechanical systems, from concept through to production.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Role:

• Work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary design and development team to generate design concepts through to production, ensuring solutions meet all project requirements for function, quality, timing, and cost.
• Engage in a variety of projects, from 40m fabricated sail structures for series production to a one-off prototype for a small foiling vessel.
• Lead or contribute to large programs or smaller projects, working closely with the technical lead engineer.
• Take responsibility for delivering the design of components and systems according to company processes and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of methodologies and toolsets to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• Support pre-contract and concept phases, including feasibility studies and early-stage planning.
• Lead and develop junior team members.
• Perform hand calculations for mechanical fixings, inserts, and bonded joints.
• Maintain technical liaison with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and customer proposals.
• Assist in project management, monitor plans, progress, and risks.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritising tasks and demonstrating progress and key risks.
• Support physical build, evaluation, and validation activities.
• Assist in the compilation of DFMEAs.
• Manage external resources in conjunction with line management.

Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical, automotive, marine, or aerospace engineering.
• Extensive experience with a major CAD system (preferably NX), producing detailed drawings with GD&T and DFM.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design calculations.
• Experience in designing metallic and composite components.
• Knowledge of materials, welding, bonding, and fastening techniques.
• Familiarity with workshop activities like fabrication and CNC machining (desirable).
• Experience with hand calculations and creating calculation sheets.
• Experience with FEA tools to support validation and development (preferable).
• Knowledge of TeamCentre and Siemens SimCentre (advantageous).
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques (desirable).
• Ability to coach and supervise junior engineers and delegate tasks.
• Teamwork skills, able to give and receive instructions.
• Project management experience (an advantage).
• Ownership-driven, self-motivated, with attention to detail and validation techniques.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Relocation support
• Electric car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Social events throughout the year

Applications: VISA sponsorship is NOT available. This vacancy is only for candidates with relevant experience as detailed. Recent graduates without sufficient industry experience are advised not to apply. Candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the role is located before applying.