Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client, a leading company in the marine sector, is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their highly talented team. This is a permanent position available for immediate start, offering competitive compensation and benefits for the right candidate.

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.
• Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment process improvement.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience of product development in an industrial, automotive, or marine setting.
• Strong background in 3D CAD/CAM design, ideally using SolidWorks.
• Electro-mechanical packaging/enclosure design.
• Design calculations from engineering fundamentals, with some exposure to stress analysis (FEA) beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with materials including stainless steels and engineering plastics.
• Experience in the marine industry or with marine equipment.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern 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 lines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.