Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Totton, Southampton | Full Time | Hybrid Flexibility

Design Exceptional Products. Work on World-Class Projects.

£45 - 55k

If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for something beyond high-volume manufacturing or repetitive design work, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're recruiting exclusively on behalf of Rigging Projects, a specialist engineering business renowned for designing and manufacturing bespoke deck hardware for some of the world's most prestigious superyachts. Their products combine precision engineering with luxury craftsmanship, and every project presents a fresh technical challenge.

This is a role where you'll have genuine ownership of your work, influence product development from concept through to manufacture, and collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team that values innovation, quality and attention to detail.

What's in it for you as Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Work on unique, bespoke engineering projects rather than catalogue products.
• Take ownership of designs from concept through to manufacture.
• Join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team where your ideas are valued.
• Be part of a respected business supplying the global luxury superyacht market.
• Hybrid working flexibility by agreement.
• Competitive salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 23 Day's holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free onsite parking.
• Company work wear and PPE.
• Long-term career development within a growing specialist engineering company.

The Role of Mechanical Design Engineer

Working closely with the Head of Design, you'll play a key role in developing innovative mechanical products and delivering technically excellent engineering solutions. You'll be involved throughout the entire design lifecycle, working on projects that demand precision, creativity and engineering excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading both new product development and existing engineering projects.
• Designing mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to manufacture.
• Producing high-quality 3D CAD models and fully detailed 2D engineering drawings.
• Applying GD&T principles and effective tolerancing strategies to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Carrying out engineering calculations and FEA analysis where required.
• Working closely with production teams to optimise designs for manufacture and assembly.
• Supporting prototype builds, testing and continuous product improvement.
• Collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to deliver exceptional products.

What Skillset And Experience is Required As Mechanical Design Engineer

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within a high-performance engineering environment such as marine, motorsport, aerospace or another precision engineering sector.
• Strong experience creating 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• An excellent understanding of GD&T, tolerancing and mechanical assembly design.
• Experience taking products through the complete design lifecycle from concept to manufacture.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to engineering quality.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment.

About Rigging Projects

Rigging Projects designs and manufactures premium bespoke deck hardware for the global superyacht industry. Their products are installed on some of the world's most impressive vessels, where engineering performance and aesthetic quality are equally important.

Known for their innovation, craftsmanship and engineering excellence, they continue to invest in both their products and their people, making this an exciting time to join the business.

If you're looking for a role where you'll see your designs brought to life and contribute to truly exceptional engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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