Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Lead Marine Projects

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

Job summary

Marine Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Wimborne-based team. You will own complex engineering projects, lead new product development, and provide technical guidance across the business.

You will oversee from concept through production, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and meet high quality standards. The role involves leading design reviews, mentoring engineers, and applying DFМ principles in a fast-paced marine manufacturing

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a mechanical design role within manufacturing.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Proven track record delivering products from concept to manufacture.
• Experience applying FMEA, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

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 related documentation.
• Oversee design activities to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery to specification.
• Mentor and supervise Design Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive Design for Manufacture to improve efficiency, quality and production performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage engineering data, bills of materials, and information in ERP/CAD systems.
• Lead design reviews, prototype testing, and validation activities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving.
• Provide technical support to production teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement engineering processes and quality procedures.
• Act as senior technical lead in absence of Engineering Manager.

Skills

5+ years experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Marine Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Wimborne-based team. You will own complex engineering projects, lead new product development, and provide technical guidance across the business.

You will oversee from concept through production, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and meet high quality standards. The role involves leading design reviews, mentoring engineers, and applying DFМ principles in a fast-paced marine manufacturing