Job Description:

Our client, a leading marine equipment designer and manufacturer, is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on defence technology within the marine engineering sector and be part of innovative projects at a state-of-the-art facility in Gosport.

• Guiding other team members and coordinating subject‑matter experts through design reviews, including running pre‑reviews and chairing internal or lower‑level customer reviews.
• Leading and coordinating technical teams to produce optimised designs and clear, detailed reports.
• Providing confident advice and presentations to customers, stakeholders and peers, while driving high technical and professional standards.
• Applying safety engineering tools across the project lifecycle, including compiling HAZID outputs and contributing to Design Safety Cases.

• Significant experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on design within the marine sector.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX for creating technical drawings and 3D models.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, and configuration control using Teamcenter.
• Experience with design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including cable runs, space claims, and interface management.
• Understanding of materials selection, coatings, and corrosion.
• Experience in concept design and development, simulation and modelling techniques.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a recognised professional institution and working towards CEng registration.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Discounts on personal accident insurance, travel insurance, and cinema tickets.
• Volunteering opportunities to support charities and the local community.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, please do get in touch. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Gosport.