Adept:us is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a Portsmouth based client who are at the forefront of engineering innovation within the marine industry. With a focus on sustainable and advanced solutions, it is committed to transforming the sector by introducing ground breaking products designed to enhance efficiency and push technological boundaries.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate within a multidisciplinary design and development team to create concepts and deliver designs that meet project requirements for functionality, quality, timelines, and cost.
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Work on diverse projects, ranging from large-scale fabricated structures and systems to bespoke prototypes for smaller vessels.
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Take a leadership role in major programs or independently manage smaller projects, working closely with the technical lead.
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Ensure the delivery of component and system designs in alignment with company standards and processes.
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Drive continuous improvement of methodologies and toolsets to enhance innovation and efficiency.
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Contribute to early-stage planning, feasibility assessments, and requirements generation for pre-contract and concept development phases.
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Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering growth and expertise.
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Perform mechanical calculations for fixings, inserts, and bonded joints.
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Act as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders.
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Support business development efforts, including the preparation of customer proposals.
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Assist with project management tasks, monitoring plans, progress, and risk mitigation.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously, clearly communicating progress, priorities, and challenges.
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Participate in physical builds, evaluations, and validations.
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Contribute to the development of Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
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Oversee external resources in collaboration with the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
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A degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Marine, or Aerospace Engineering.
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Proficiency in using major CAD systems (preferably NX or CATIA) to create high-quality, detailed drawings with appropriate application of GD&T and DFM principles.
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Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, supported by the ability to perform design calculations.
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Experience designing both metallic and composite components is highly desirable.
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In-depth knowledge of materials, welding, bonding, and fastening techniques.
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Hands-on familiarity with workshop activities such as fabrication and CNC machining is a plus.
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Significant experience in conducting classical hand calculations and creating custom calculation sheets.
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Competence with FEA tools to support design validation and accelerate development is advantageous.
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Familiarity with TeamCentre and Siemens SimCentre is beneficial.
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Knowledge of production manufacturing techniques is preferred.
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Ability to mentor and supervise junior engineers, with a willingness to delegate tasks effectively.
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Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to give and receive instructions as needed.
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Project management experience is a plus.
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Self-motivated, with a commitment to taking ownership of assigned tasks and achieving challenging objectives.
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Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and application of robust validation techniques.
If you are passionate about innovation and eager to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.