Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Perfectstormsw; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Composite Design Engineer to lead the design and analysis of pipeline components using additive composite manufacturing technology. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of industrial experience, strong project delivery skills, and proficiency in SolidWorks. This role offers a salary of £50-60k plus benefits, based in Southampton.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in a design engineering role.
• Strong evidence of project delivery in a design and/or analysis role.
• Energy and enthusiasm for tackling challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of pipeline components.
• Deliver qualified design solutions for development programs.
• Manage 3rd party suppliers of engineering services.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Project delivery

3D CAD package experience

FEA system experience

Composite materials application

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Fundamental engineering calculations

MS Office products including MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineering status (working towards)

Tools

SolidWorks

HyperWorks

Job description

£50-60k + Bens

We're looking for a Senior Composite Design Engineer who can lead the design and analysis of pipeline, end fittings and interfaces incorporating the use of additive composite manufacturing technology. You'll take ownership of delivering qualified design solutions on client based development programs, manage 3rd party suppliers of engineering services and monitor compliance to applicable design codes, practices, performance standards and specifications including ISO 9001.

Location: Southampton

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of pipeline components, end fittings and interfaces using additive composite manufacturing technology.
• Deliver qualified design solutions on client-based development programs.
• Manage 3rd party suppliers of engineering services.
• Monitor compliance to applicable design codes, practices, performance standards and specifications including ISO 9001.

Skills and Experience Required

• 5+ years industrial experience in a design engineering role.
• Strong evidence of project delivery in a design and/or analysis role.
• Experience in using a 3D CAD package, ideally SolidWorks.
• Experience in using an FEA system, ideally HyperWorks.
• Experience in the application of composite materials in industry.
• Energy and enthusiasm for tackling challenging problems.
• Excellent team worker with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work well under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Highly effective communication and customer facing skills.
• Ability to perform fundamental engineering calculations from first principles.
• Experienced user of MS Office products including MS Project.

Qualifications

• Legally able to work in the UK.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• At or working towards Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering body.