Senior Design Engineer
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
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Own mechanical design of key subsystems
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Take products from concept → design → manufacturing
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Produce 3D CAD models, drawings & calculations
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Improve manufacturability, cost, and performance
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Work closely with international suppliers (incl. China)
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Solve real-world engineering problems on hardware
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Support and mentor junior engineers
What We’re Looking For
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Degree in Mechanical / Structural / Marine Engineering
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5-10 years experience in mechanical design
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Strong 3D CAD skills (NX, Inventor or similar)
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Experience with fabrication / welding / large structures
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Strong understanding of DFMA (Design for Manufacture & Assembly)
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Proven track record delivering designs into production
Bonus Points
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Marine / offshore / wind industry experience
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Knowledge of DNV / LR certification
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Experience with structural testing
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Mandarin language skills
Why Join?
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Work on climate-impact technology
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Own end-to-end engineering delivery
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Be part of a scaling, innovative business
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Gain international exposure
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Collaborative, mission-driven team
What’s On Offer
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£55K - £75K (flexible for the right person)
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Excellent benefits package
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Relocation support + visa sponsorship available
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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