Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

STR Group
Havant
1 year ago
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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

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