Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Havant – c£40,000 - £45,000

Are you looking for a new challenge or to step up into a senior design role?

Do you wish to work for a market leading specialist and part of a global company?

We are partnered with a marine manufacturing company based in Havant, a company we have a proven track record in recruiting for including the manager that this role reports into. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical design engineer looking for a more senior role where we can help mentor the team.

This company have a known reputation within the marine industry manufacturing high quality products for a range of yachts and boats. They have a large design department, and this particular position of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be joining the NPD team helping with product development and getting products delivered on time and to budget.

The job role:

As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will work within a multi-disciplined and fast paced design office and have the following job roles and responsibilities:

• Create mechanical designs of products using CAD software – this company use Creo though training on Creo can be provided.
• Design through concept to production with full product ownership
• Create advanced 3D modelling of new parts and assemblies
• You will have previous projects management skills and use your knowledge to ensure projects are delivered on time and to cost

Requirements:

For the position of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, ideally you will have the following experience and skills:

• Proficient with 3D CAD software
• Good understanding of mechanical calculations, ECO/ECN processes as well as tolerance analysis and stress analysis and FEA
• Some previous experience of project management and working on new products
• Experience and exposure to metallic processes in particular; sheet metal, castings, extrusions, fabrication. Injection moulding would also be useful but not essential.
• You will be enthusiastic about design and look to use your knowledge to help others in the team.
• A degree is not necessary for this role
• Candidates are advised that a portfolio of some of their designs or previous successes will be useful at least to present at interview stage.

What is on offer?

• Salary – circa £40,000 - £45,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Rewards and discount scheme
• Free parking on site
• Company pension scheme

The role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is a great opportunity either for an existing senior design or someone looking to step up and progress their career. You will be joining an enthusiastic team working for a passionate manager and designing new products within an exciting industry.

The role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is based in Havant and is commutable from Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Chichester, Petersfield and surrounding areas.

Other job titles may include – Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Designer, Senior Project Designer, Senior NPD Engineer

Quay Recruitment Group Ltd are a specialist recruiter within the manufacturing, logistics and life sciences sectors.