Insignis Talent are currently working with a leading Marine company, who are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team, on a permanent basis. Based in Havant, this is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of vessels within the Naval and Commercial markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, create, and support concept design, technical specifications, configuration, and support activities for the company's products and systems.
Oversee work breakdown structures for projects.
Set team schedules, deadlines, and objectives, ensuring the quality of deliverables.
Liaise with customers, suppliers, and third parties.
Lead and support calculations, analysis, drafting, and 3D modelling tasks.
Lead and validate design and testing for products and systems.
Provide technical input to purchasing processes.
Maintain compliance with data control requirements.
Develop and support team processes and improve personal knowledge of internal tools and systems.
Requirements:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Proven background in Marine Design Engineering, ideally in marine shaft line design and analysis.
Knowledge of shaft line equipment, mechanical, and structural design.
Familiarity with commercial and defense standards and regulations, including shaft line analysis (alignment, vibrations, fatigue analysis).
Knowledge of the marine/shipbuilding industry.
Strong communication skills, both internally and externally.
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency in CAD (Solid Edge or similar) and MS Office tools.
Shaftline calculation software (ShaftDesigner, Nauticus Machinery) would be very beneficial.
Experience with MathCAD, Matlab, and hand/FE analysis.
Knowledge of shock calculations and defense standards (def-stans, mil-std).
Familiarity with Class rules (e.g., LR).
Additional Information:
Candidates must be able to obtain appropriate security clearance.This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the marine sector while developing your technical and leadership skills. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing field, apply today