Naval jobs in United Kingdom

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17.05.2025

01.07.2025

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in complex enclosure design to join our defence client based in Buckinghamshire.

Key skills required for this role

Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical, Engineer, CAD, Solidworks, Inventor

Important

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole British national.

Job description

Want to join a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain? Working: The role offers hybrid work and flexible hours. The Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate with specialists from other disciplines, providing mechanical design expertise to support business opportunities. This includes conducting feasibility studies, developing technology, creating concept designs, and preparing bids and proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Generating concept design proposals and feasibility studies to support product development programs
• Carrying out elements of product design
• Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities

Qualifications / Skills required

• A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
• Broad knowledge of engineering aspects such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery
• Experience in manufacturing methods for electrical enclosures, including metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably AutoDesk Inventor
• Good knowledge of materials
• Knowledge of design lifecycle processes like gated design phases and reviews
• Experience designing for shock, EMC, and thermal requirements
• Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting to customers

Desirable:

• Experience in Defence / Aerospace or safety-regulated environments
• Experience in Naval / Maritime domains
• Self-driven with workload management skills under challenging timescales
• Eagerness to learn and shape organizational engineering practices

Note: Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Company Highlights:

• "All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational" - Glassdoor review
• "The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere." - Glassdoor review
• Named Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme 2021

Some company benefits include:

• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on Fridays
• Annual bonus
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Private health care, dental, critical illness via salary sacrifice
• Discounts at over 200 stores via Reward hub
• 4x annual salary life cover

Role management:

Managed by Matchtech, a STEM Recruitment Specialist with over 40 years’ experience.