Our client, a leading R&D-driven organisation in the marine industry, is currently seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their highly talented team in Southampton.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with engineering staff to produce mechanical designs, including drive trains, electric motor assemblies, mounting hardware, electronics housings, test equipment, and production jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
- Use CAD design tools such as SolidWorks to produce engineering information, such as 3D models, assembly drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Apply geometric tolerances and dimensions to create detailed manufacturing information.
- Perform simulation, analysis, and hand calculations to verify engineering designs.
- Liaise with the production and quality teams to take products into full-scale production.
- Prepare technical information to support procurement activities.
- Maintain and update engineering drawings and documentation.
- Assist with improvement of quality control, yield, and quality assurance.
Job Requirements:
- Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of product development in an industrial, automotive, or marine setting.
- Good understanding of 3D CAD/CAM design, ideally using SolidWorks, but any mainstream 3D CAD package experience is acceptable.
- Understanding of design calculations from engineering fundamentals; exposure to stress analysis (FEA) is beneficial but not essential.
- Passion for the automotive or marine industry/equipment.
- Good understanding of manufacturing techniques, including injection moulding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and rapid prototyping.
- Experience in production engineering, including generation of Bills of Materials, routings, assembly and installation instructions, and establishing manufacturing/assembly protocols.
- Full driving licence.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunity to work on innovative and leading-edge R&D projects
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the marine industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and award-winning team in Southampton.
