Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
About TKMS ATLAS UK
With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and international defence customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from its headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset.Through science, engineering and research & development, we deliver advanced maritime technologies across sonar, autonomous systems, marine actuation and underwater systems. Our engineers work across the full acquisition and engineering lifecycle, from concept development through to in-service support, helping to deliver capability where it matters most.Our people are at the heart of our success. We provide an open and collaborative engineering environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mechatronics Department.Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the development of mechanical systems for advanced maritime platforms, supporting projects from concept through detailed design, integration, testing and customer acceptance.This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes, while supporting the development of junior engineers and contributing to future product development across our maritime technologies.
Key Responsibilities

Contribute to and lead the design and development of mechanical systems for complex maritime applications.Define mechanical architectures and develop engineering solutions from system requirements.Produce and review CAD models, technical drawings and design documentation.Support integration, testing, commissioning and customer acceptance activities.Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development within the team.Collaborate with suppliers, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.Support bid activities and contribute towards future technical strategy.

Knowledge & Experience
Ideally you will have:
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including stress, materials and manufacturability.Experience using 3D CAD software (Solid Edge preferred, although experience with other CAD packages will be considered).Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and technical documentation.Experience designing for cost, reliability and testability.Understanding of systems engineering principles within multidisciplinary development environments.The ability to interpret customer and system requirements and develop robust mechanical design solutions.Experience of designing equipment for underwater or harsh environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why Join TKMS ATLAS UK?
As well as working on technically challenging defence programmes, we offer:
Career development and training opportunitiesFlexible working arrangementsGenerous annual leave entitlement, increasing with serviceCompetitive pension schemePrivate medical and dental coverLife assurance and income protectionProfessional subscriptionsWellbeing programmeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFree onsite gym
At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create a positive work-life balance and welcome applications from those seeking full-time, part-time or condensed working arrangements.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).If you're looking to apply your mechanical design expertise within a collaborative engineering environment, working on advanced maritime technologies that support the UK's defence capability, we'd welcome your application.