FINTEC recruit is supporting hiring for a Principal Structural Design Engineer for a maritime /manufacturing business based in Southampton. This is a permanent role with salary negotiable by experience up to circa £85,000 plus benefits, hybrid working (3 days office based). There is relocation and visa sponsorship support offered for this position. You will be a mechanical, structural, marine engineer with expertise in marine structural design, analysis and classification‑led approvals;
This is a hands‑on role with broad involvement across the design lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and production‑ready hardware; developing real climate‑impact technology within the shipping industry.
Responsibilities
* To lead the design and structural development of key product subsystems; leading mechanical design of subsystems in line with programme objectives
* Development of wing geometry, balancing performance, structural integrity, and manufacturability, Translating load cases into clear design requirements
* Defining structural, ensuring compliance with classification standards, overseeing structural analysis and design verification
* Developing and improving in‑house structural analysis tools and methods
* Leading technical engagement with marine classification societies
* Acting as the internal authority for stress and fatigue analysis
* Supporting and reviewing the work of more junior engineers where appropriate
Skills and Experience for the Principal Structural Design Engineer role:
* Degree qualification in Naval, Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering
* Experience designing marine structures approved by classification societies
* Strong proficiency in Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD tools
* Strong experience in structural analysis, including FEA and hand calculations
* Proven experience translating load cases into robust design requirements and validated structures
* Experience working directly with classification societies and supporting technical approval, experience with DNV, LR, NK or similar bodies
* Strong understanding of DFMA, structural integrity, and manufacturability
* Other desirable experiences include fatigue, buckling, large welded structures with exposure to aero‑structural systems or other performance‑led structural design
Full details of the Principal Design Engineer is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH
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