Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Marine
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Duties and responsibilities of the Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer: • Lead the technical delivery of mechanical engineering work packages within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality, on-time delivery • Interpret customer and regulatory requirements to develop robust and cost-effective engineering solutions • Undertake mechanical design activities including 2D and 3D modelling, assembly layout, component detailing, and preparation of design documentation • Perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate and optimise designs for strength, safety, and performance • Develop and maintain technical specifications, design justifications, test plans, and user documentation in accordance with marine and defence standards • Check and approve the work of other engineers and provide mentoring and technical leadership to junior team members • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and to support manufacturing processes • Conduct factory acceptance tests and inspections at supplier facilities, occasionally requiring UK and international travel • Manage engineering risks, assumptions, interfaces, and issues throughout the design and development lifecycle • Identify opportunities for research, development, and continuous improvement to enhance product performance and reliability • Prepare and submit technical design appraisal documentation to external stakeholders, including classification societies and MoD representatives • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with internal processes, relevant legislation, and industry standards
Qualifications and requirements for the Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer: • BEng (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline, or significant equivalent practical experience • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards registration with a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE) • Proven background in mechanical engineering design, ideally within the marine, offshore, defence, or other highly regulated industries • Strong experience in delivering projects across all phases — from initial requirements capture through detailed design to product support • Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D CAD systems such as AutoCAD and Creo • Familiar with Engineering Bill of Materials (BoMs) and the use of ERP/MRP systems for design release and production planning • Experience using FEA software for design verification and optimisation • Knowledge of relevant drawing standards such as BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 • Comfortable working within a controlled documentation environment • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with customers, suppliers, and approval bodies (e.g., marine classification societies, UK MoD) • Must be eligible to obtain UK BPSS or Security Clearance (SC) with no restrictions
What the company can offer: • A challenging and important role with one of the leading suppliers of mechanical handling systems to the global marine industry • An inspiring, supportive, and safety-focused work environment • Hybrid working arrangements (office/home split) • Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and long-term career advancement • Full support and guidance toward Engineering Chartership, including structured pathways, mentoring, and funding • The opportunity to work on innovative and mission-critical naval engineering programmes
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Category:
- Engineering;Military