Senior Design Engineer

Benefit from a flexible hybrid working environment, excellent benefits, and support for relocation and visas if required.\n\nYou will like\n\nThe Senior Design Engineer Mechanical/Structural role itself which offers a dynamic and hands-on opportunity. You will take ownership of the design and delivery of key subsystems, guiding projects from concept to manufacturing release. Your days will involve producing 3D models, detailed drawings, and calculations, as well as engaging with suppliers worldwide.

This position combines technical leadership with practical engineering, providing you with broad exposure across the entire design lifecycle. You will be pivotal in driving manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and continuous improvement within a truly innovative environment.\n\nYou will have\n\nTo succeed as a Senior Design Engineer, you will have a healthy mix of the following:\n\nA degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering\n\t\nBetween 5 and 10 years’ experience designing mechanical systems in a production environment\n\t\nProven success in delivering designs from concept through to production, ideally within marine, wind, offshore sectors\n\t\nStrong proficiency in Siemens NX, Inventor, or equivalent 3D CAD tools\n\t\nExperience working with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies\n\t\nA solid understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles\n\t\nTrack record of driving cost reduction and improving manufacturability\n\t\nComfort working in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment\n\t\nKnowledge of class or certification requirements such as DNV or LR\n\t\nFluency in Mandarin is a bonus but not essential\n\nDesirable additional experience includes structural testing, validation, and manufacturing techniques. The right candidate will also demonstrate practical engineering acumen, attention to detail, creativity balanced with rigour, and a proactive mindset suited for a dynamic startup-style environment.\n\nYou will get\n\nAs a Senior Design Engineer, you will enjoy:\n\nA competitive salary between £55,000 and £75,000 plus excellent benefits\n\t\nFlexible working with a hybrid model, three days on-site per week in Southampton\n\t\nOpportunities for travel to a manufacturing plant in China and supplier visits, planned in advance\n\t\nRelocation support and visa sponsorship if needed\n\t\nContribution to impactful climate-tech solutions within a forward-thinking environment\n\t\nRetention of ownership and influence over key subsystems, with room for professional growth\n\t\nWorking alongside passionate engineers in a collaborative team focused on innovation and sustainability\n\nYou can apply\n\nto the Senior Design Engineer position by clicking the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence to .

We look forward to helping you take your next career step within this inspiring and impactful organisation.\n\nUK_MS