Junior Design Engineer
Kraken Works Limited
Whiteley, United Kingdom
21 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
JuniorJob location
Whiteley, United Kingdom
Tech stack
3d Models
3D Printing
Computer-Aided Design
Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software)
Rapid Prototyping Process
Systems Integration
Siemens NX
Teamcenter (Software)
Job description
- Support the mechanical design and detailing of subsystems such as hatch mechanisms, locks, hinges, jigs, and fixtures
- Assist in creating composite manufacturing data, including ply books, laminate drawings, and mould geometries
- Contribute to the routing and integration of hydraulic, propulsion, and water system components
- Participate in rapid prototyping and 3D printing for design validation and fit checks
- Collaborate with senior engineers, production teams, and technicians to ensure practical, cost effective, and manufacturable designs
- Help prepare engineering drawings, BOMs, and documentation for release through PLM systems
- Support design reviews and engage with manufacturing teams to resolve build and integration issues
Requirements
Do you have experience in System design?, * Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
- Competence in 2D and 3D CAD modelling and engineering drawing creation
- Understanding of design for manufacture (DfM) principles for composites and metallic components
- Basic knowledge of material selection, tolerancing, and mechanical fit/function
- Strong attention to detail with good problem-solving and practical design skills
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset within a technical team, * Experience designing small-batch or prototype components (marine, automotive, motorsport, aerospace)
- Competence in Siemens NX, with exposure to Teamcenter PLM and/or Simcenter Nastran advantageous
- Understanding of marine mechanical design, systems integration, or marine engineering principles
- Familiarity with composite materials used in lightweight structures
- Awareness of PDM or MRP systems for managing design and manufacturing data
- Hands-on workshop, fabrication, or testing experience, * What engineering qualification do you hold?
- How would you rate your experience using 2D/3D CAD software and which CAD tolls have you used previously?
- Do you have hands on experience in mechanical design, prototype development or working in manufacturing environments? If yes, please provide details
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- If you have not lived in the UK for five continuous years you may not be eligible for this role.
Benefits & conditions
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay