Details:
- Salary: £40 - 50 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Southampton Hampshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Our client, a specialist marine equipment designer and manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of innovative maritime systems and equipment on a contract basis. This role will suit an experienced senior or lead-level engineer with strong 3D CAD capability and a background in marine or automotive design.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and delivering mechanical design projects from feasibility through to detailed design and manufacture
Creating and developing complex 3D models and engineering drawings using Siemens NX
Supporting the transition from Inventor to NX, ensuring effective design data and workflow management
Applying mechanical design principles to marine equipment and maritime engineering projects
Working to relevant marine standards, regulations and technical requirements
Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and project teams to deliver practical design solutions
Reviewing designs for performance, manufacturability and compliance
Using or interpreting FEA where appropriate to support design validation and optimisation
Job Requirements:
Significant experience in senior mechanical design or lead mechanical engineering roles
Strong proficiency in Siemens NX and 3D CAD modelling
Experience with Inventor and confidence supporting CAD system transitions
Background in marine, maritime, marine equipment or automotive engineering
Understanding of feasibility studies, mechanical design processes and manufacturing methods
Knowledge of relevant marine standards and engineering requirements
FEA experience would be advantageous
Strong technical communication, problem-solving and project leadership skills
Working Arrangements:
Contract opportunity within the marine engineering sector
Based in Southampton
Three days on site each week
Opportunity to contribute to the transition from Inventor to Siemens NX
If you are an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Lead Design Engineer with strong NX and marine engineering expertise, apply now to support the delivery of advanced maritime equipment projects in Southampton