Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Rubicon Recruitment Agency
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Location: Wareham
Job Description:

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Wareham – Up to £60,000

Shaping the mechanical architecture behind advanced maritime technology, from concept through to acceptance. This role focuses on delivering high-quality mechanical design for complex systems and leading technical workstreams within a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

  • Flexitime working
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
  • Free lunch daily
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health and Dental Cover
  • Free onsite gym and internal sports clubs
  • Enhanced pension scheme

Responsibilities

  • Leading the design and development of mechanical systems for complex maritime applications
  • Defining system architectures, selecting materials and components, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
  • Producing and reviewing CAD models, technical drawings, and design documentation
  • Guiding integration, testing, and commissioning activities
  • Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their development
  • Collaborating with suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges

Experience and qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design, including stress, materials, and manufacturability
  • Proficiency in CAD tools, Solid Edge preferred
  • Experience designing for cost, reliability, and testability
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles within multidisciplinary environments
  • Experience in the maritime or defence sector is a benefit, though not essential
  • SC Clearance is required for this position.

If you’re looking to take on a role where your design decisions genuinely shape complex, high-stakes systems, this is one to consider. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information.

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Posted: July 20th, 2026