Caudwell Marine is an innovative start-up engineering company, financially backed by John Caudwell, entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist. We are developing a revolutionary patented outboard motor and Vessel Control System.
As a growing and dynamic team, we are passionate about bringing this cutting-edge technology to market. At Caudwell Marine, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our product. With a collaborative and hands-on approach, we foster an environment of mutual support, where each person’s expertise drives the success of our ambitious plan.
Due to expansion, we are not hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Coventry.
Key Responsibilities
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Mechanical engineering component design.
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Freeform surfacing (A, B & C surfaces, sealing and closures).
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Produce robust 3D CAD models and accurate 2D drawings using Siemens NX (preferred)
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Create any associated documents to support the design, validation, release, and implementation of new and existing products.
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Ensure the design meets performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
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Lead or support technical design reviews.
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Interpret engineering data and perform necessary calculations to verify system performance and compliance.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, IP, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to ensure product designs align with customer and business needs.
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Provide responsive technical support.
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Document key engineering data and decisions.
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Support the creation and refinement of internal engineering processes, tools, and design standards.
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Contribute to shaping the direction of future product development by sharing insight and innovative ideas.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
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5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience, with time served in a senior-level design role.
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Expertise in the design of mechanical systems, especially powertrain, drivetrain, and hydraulic system coupled with complex surfacing experience.
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Proficient in UGNX CAD (preferred) and experience with PLM systems like Teamcenter.
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Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
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Familiarity with phase-gate engineering processes
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In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Personal Attributes
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High integrity and professionalism.
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Strong team orientation with a willingness to support and collaborate across functions.
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Proactive and results-driven, with strong energy and a sense of urgency.
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Able to balance hands-on execution with longer-term process improvement.
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Business-minded; makes decisions that support company-wide goals, not just local objectives.
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Highly organized with excellent planning and prioritization skills.
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Confident communicator across all levels of the business.
Other
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Location: Coventry
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Working Hours & Hybrid Policy: The standard working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days in the office, including a mandatory in-office day on Wednesdays, and two days working from home. Flexibility may be required based on business needs.
Disclaimer:
Caudwell Marine operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, which is currently not under review. Agencies not on our PSL are kindly requested to refrain from submitting speculative CVs or contacting our hiring managers or employees directly regarding recruitment matters.
Please note that any CVs submitted by non-PSL agencies, whether speculative or otherwise, will be treated as unsolicited