Mechanical Design Engineer
Marine Resources
Location: Remote (Must be UK based)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
My client is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly dynamic engineering environment focused on the development of cutting-edge deck hardware systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, high-performance solutions, working closely with an experienced Head of Design and a team with backgrounds in High volume and technical engineering, including racing and the marine sector.
This position offers genuine ownership across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to final installation, within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering team.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead and contribute to the design and development of advanced mechanical systems. You will be responsible for driving projects from concept through to manufacture, ensuring high-quality engineering standards and practical, manufacturable designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Design to develop new products and expand existing product ranges
- Lead both new and existing projects, taking ownership of the full design lifecycle
- Design and deliver mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to production
- Produce high-quality 3D CAD models and fully defined 2D engineering drawings
- Apply GD&T principles and appropriate tolerancing strategies to ensure manufacturability and reliable assembly
- Perform hand calculations and/or FEA to validate and support design decisions
- Work directly with production teams, incorporating Design for Manufacture feedback in real time
- Support prototype builds and testing activities
- Design for Manufacture: Ensure designs reflect real-world production constraints
- Rapid Iteration: Work efficiently through design, review, and refinement cycles
- Ownership: Take full responsibility for your designs across the lifecycle
- Collaboration: Contribute effectively within a small, high-performing team
- Adaptability: Manage multiple priorities across both planned and reactive work
Person Specification
Essential:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Typically 3–5+ years of experience within a high-performance engineering environment
- Strong 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawing capability
- Excellent understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and mechanical assembly design
- High level of attention to detail in design and drafting
- Comfortable working across the full design lifecycle from concept through to manufacture
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting with evolving priorities
- Experience within sectors such as motorsport, aerospace, or marine engineering
- Strong understanding of material properties
- Experience with composite design
I would be keen to discuss this further with you, if you are interested click apply now!
Please note this role is remote but you must be eligable to live and work in the UK and hold a British Passport or have Permanent right to reside in the UK.
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