Our client, a leading company in the marine sector, is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their highly talented team. This is a permanent position available for immediate start, offering competitive compensation and benefits for the right candidate.
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.
- Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment process improvement.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Job Requirements:
- Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience of product development in an industrial, automotive, or marine setting.
- Strong background in 3D CAD/CAM design, ideally using SolidWorks.
- Electro-mechanical packaging/enclosure design.
- Design calculations from engineering fundamentals, with some exposure to stress analysis (FEA) beneficial but not essential.
- Experience with materials including stainless steels and engineering plastics.
- Experience in the marine industry or with marine equipment.
- Familiarity with traditional and modern 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 lines.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting projects
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.