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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Rubicon
- **Location:** Worgret, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Solid Edge, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38906692/

## About the Role

HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
Practical experience using Solid Edge 3D CAD or similar 3D CAD software
Competence in mechanism and assembly design, material selection, and stress analysis
Ability to work with minimal guidance and manage tasks to cost and time
Experience in marine or defence engineering is desirable but not essential
Eligibility to obtain SC (Security Clearance)
If you're looking to apply your engineering expertise to complex, meaningful work in a stable and well-structured environment, this is worth a serious look. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information

## Description

If you're a detail-driven engineer who takes pride in producing accurate, well-justified designs, this is a role built for someone who wants to go deep rather than wide. You'll be working on technically complex systems for a specialist defence and maritime environment, with the structure and resources of an established engineering business behind you.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will benefit from:

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
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Completing the full mechanical design of components to meet defined functional and performance requirements
Producing drawings and documentation to a high standard using Solid Edge 3D CAD
Carrying out structural analysis and providing design justification through calculation
Supporting equipment testing and trials to verify designs meet functional requirements
Presenting designs to internal stakeholders and maintaining accurate engineering records
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your experience will include


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