Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

If you enjoy working in a flexible and dynamic start-up environment and love variety within your role then this senior structural design / mechanical design engineer opportunity would be a great fit.

The company specialises in wind propulsion systems for the marine sector and due to considerable growth plans, they are looking for a senior structural design engineer / mechanical design engineer to join their team and help drive products from concept through to full scale production.

Your Role: Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Lead mechanical and structural design of subsystems from concept through manufacturing release - composite structures, actuators, gearbox, cooling systems etc
  
  
• Produce 3D models, detailed drawings, manufacturing packs and structural / thermal FEA calculations to ensure robust designs, design for manufacture (DFM) & continuous improvement are achieved
  
  
• Manage design validation, documentation and integration with performance, systems and manufacturing teams
  
  
• Champion professional standards of engineering integrity, safety and sustainability within the team (DNV, LR etc)
  
  
• As the team and business grows, you will be able to mentor and support junior engineers and take responsibility for whole propulsion system projects
  
  Skills / Knowledge: Mechanical Design Engineer:
  
  
• A good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. mechanical / structural / marine engineering)
  
  
• Strong industry experience in either heavy steel/composite structural design, heavy machinery, wind turbines, cranes, marine, shipping design, capital equipment, hydraulic lifting platforms coupled with good systems knowledge – actuators, gearbox, cooling, control systems etc.
  
  
• This is not just a stand alone structures role. Candidates need good experience of control integration.
  
  
• Proven industry experience taking a product from concept into full production with good knowledge of DFM, DFA, large welded structures, materials, corrosion, composites and steels etc
  
  
• Proven experience of high end 3D solid modelling CAD software (e.g. Inventor, Unigraphics NX, Solidworks, Creo, Catia or similar)
  
  
• Practical, hands on engineering skills would be ideal - ability to build or fabricate systems
  
  
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a passion for engineering and mechanical product / structural design
  
  This role sits within a growing start up business so flexibility and an adaptable approach to engineering is required.
  
  The role offers hybrid working with 2/3 days in the office based around Southampton