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