Mechanical Design Engineer

20 hours ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Marcus Webb Associates Limited Full time

If you enjoy working in a flexible and dynamic start-up environment and love variety within your role then this senior structural design / mechanical design engineer opportunity would be a great fit.

The company specialises in wind propulsion systems for the marine sector and due to considerable growth plans, they are looking for a senior structural design engineer / mechanical design engineer to join their team and help drive products from concept through to full scale production.

Your Role: Mechanical Design Engineer:

* Lead mechanical and structural design of subsystems from concept through manufacturing release

* Produce 3D models, detailed drawings and structural/ thermal FEA calculations to ensure robust designs, design for manufacture (DFM) & continuous improvement are achieved

* Manage design validation, documentation and integration with performance, systems and manufacturing teams

* Champion professional standards of engineering integrity, safety and sustainability within the team (DNV, LR etc)

* As the team and business grows, you will be able to mentor and support junior engineers and take responsibility for whole propulsion system projects

Skills / Knowledge: Mechanical Design Engineer:

* A good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. mechanical / structural / marine engineering)

* Strong industry experience in either heavy product structural design, heavy machinery, wind turbines, cranes, marine, shipping design, capital equipment, hydraulic lifting platforms coupled with good systems knowledge – actuators, gearbox, cooling, control systems etc. This is not just a stand alone structures role.

* Proven industry experience taking a product from concept into full production with good knowledge of DFM, DFA, large welded structures, materials, corrosion, composites and steels etc

* Proven experience of high end 3D solid modelling CAD software (e.g. Inventor, Unigraphics NX, Solidworks, Creo, Catia or similar)

* Practical, hands on engineering skills would be ideal - ability to build or fabricate systems

* Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a passion for engineering, solvinf engineering problems and mechanical product / structural design

This role sits within a growing start up business so flexibility and an adaptable approach to engineering is required.

The role offers hybrid working with 2/3 days in the office based around Southampton



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