Marine Detail Design Engineer (Graduate - Senior)

Marine Design Engineer (Graduate - Senior Level)

Location: Glasgow or Derby

Are you passionate about delivering precision engineering solutions? At Belcan Engineering, we're expanding our team and are currently recruiting Marine Design Engineers across all levels - from Graduate through to Senior - to support a range of exciting naval ships projects.

For our experienced hires, we're particularly interested in Engineers with FORAN experience within marine environments. For those at Graduate or Junior level, a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), alongside exposure to a complex engineering environment, would be highly beneficial.

If you're driven by technical excellence and thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities of a Marine Design Engineer

Detailed Engineering Design & Documentation

• Develop and produce high‑quality engineering drawings, accurate 3D models, and comprehensive technical specifications using advanced CAD tools.
• Carry out detailed calculations, tolerance analysis, and material selection to ensure robust, safe, and compliant designs.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring consistent adherence to Belcan's Quality Management System (QMS).

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience within a marine engineering or defence environment.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling CAD software and working knowledge of engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA, tolerance stack-up).
• Strong appreciation of environmental impacts and sustainability considerations in engineering activities.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive base salary, strong work/life balance, continuous professional development and training opportunities, a Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays, 24/7 mental health hotline, online GP, discounted gym membership, virtual physio/gym classes, access to nutritional advice, discounted eye care, free financial advice services, and a salary sacrifice car scheme.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global leader in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our reputation is built on delivering high‑quality solutions and nurturing the next generation of engineering specialists. We operate across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.