Senior Mechanical / Structural Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence, security and maritime sectors, is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer for a permanent position based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport. The role involves delivering structural design and mechanical engineering projects for submarine propulsors and complex multi-material assemblies used in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and analysis of mechanical components, structures and assemblies from concept through to testing and production
• Provide senior engineering expertise and sound technical judgement when solving complex engineering problems
• Plan and deliver technical work packages, collaborating with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support the development of complex metallic and composite structures for maritime and defence applications
• Work with safety engineering and other functions to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, company and project-specific requirements
• Develop engineering capability by mentoring colleagues and sharing specialist knowledge across technical communities
• Apply effective governance and act as a peer or independent reviewer for suitable engineering programmes
• Identify hazards and promote safe working practices across projects and technical activities

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles
• Experience designing structures to recognised maritime, defence or civil engineering standards
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Experience designing both metallic and composite structures
• Competence in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures and systems
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance

Working Arrangements:

• Permanent, full-time position working 37 hours per week
• Based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport
• Minimum average site attendance of three days per week
• Opportunity to work with advanced marine technology, including specialist facilities for testing and refining designs

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer to contribute to innovative defence and maritime engineering projects within a technically advanced environment. Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.