Senior Design Engineer

Salary/Rate:£55000 - £75000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Hybrid
County/State:Hampshire
Country:United Kingdom
Sector:IT
Job ref:869389
Post Date:16.04.26
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Senior Design Engineer

(Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
£55,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
Travel: China (1 week per quarter)

The Opportunity

Want to work on real engineering that impacts global emissions?

This is your chance to join a fast-growing maritime clean tech company developing wind-assisted propulsion systems used across global shipping.

You won’t just design...
You’ll own engineering from concept through to production.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own mechanical design of key subsystems

  • Take products from concept → design → manufacturing

  • Produce 3D CAD models, drawings & calculations

  • Improve manufacturability, cost, and performance

  • Work closely with international suppliers (incl. China)

  • Solve real-world engineering problems on hardware

  • Support and mentor junior engineers

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Mechanical / Structural / Marine Engineering

  • 5-10 years experience in mechanical design

  • Strong 3D CAD skills (NX, Inventor or similar)

  • Experience with fabrication / welding / large structures

  • Strong understanding of DFMA (Design for Manufacture & Assembly)

  • Proven track record delivering designs into production

Bonus Points

  • Marine / offshore / wind industry experience

  • Knowledge of DNV / LR certification

  • Experience with structural testing

  • Mandarin language skills

Why Join?

  • Work on climate-impact technology

  • Own end-to-end engineering delivery

  • Be part of a scaling, innovative business

  • Gain international exposure

  • Collaborative, mission-driven team

What’s On Offer

  • £55K - £75K (flexible for the right person)

  • Excellent benefits package

  • Relocation support + visa sponsorship available

  • Hybrid working 

 

Sound Like You?

If you’re a hands-on engineer who wants to build something real, not just design it, we should talk.

Apply now or message directly for a confidential chat

 

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