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
Junior

Job 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

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