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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer                   
 Southampton / Hybrid, UK                            
 £55 - 65,000 + benefits
   
 If you enjoy working in a flexible and dynamic start-up environment and love variety within your role then this senior 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 mechanical design engineer to join their team and help drive products from concept through to full scale production.
   
 Your Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

Lead mechanical and structural design of subsystems from concept through manufacturing release 
Produce 3D models, detailed drawings 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) 
Lead rapid resolution of design issues arising from manufacturing and supplier feedback to maintain delivery momentum 
Own engineering interface with international suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of issues and progress toward delivery    
 Skills / Knowledge: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

A good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. mechanical / structural / marine engineering) 
Strong industry experience in either heavy structural design, heavy machinery, marine, wind turbines, cranes, shipping design, capital equipment, hydraulic lifting platforms 
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, Siemens NX, Solidworks, Creo, Catia or similar) 
Practical, hands on engineering skills would be ideal - ability to build or fabricate systems 
Proven experience driving cost-reductions to achieve targets 
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 3 days in the office based around Southampton

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