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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Huddersfield, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, SAP ERP, Solid Edge, Data Management
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55dc251f0f844b51

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g.,Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering), or equivalent experience.
 * Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., IMechE, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).

Essential skills:

 * Understanding of product design methodologies and engineering analysis techniques.
 * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production methods applicable to mechanical engineering products.
 * Understanding of engineering materials, material selection, and associated processing techniques.
 * Familiarity with relevant industry standards and design codes, including ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM, and DNV.
 * Awareness of Machinery Safety Regulations and their application within engineering design.
 * Working knowledge of SAP for engineering data management, product structures, and design specification control.

Experience:

 * Experience within heavily regulated industry e.g. Marine, Aerospace, Defence etc.

## Description

We have several exciting on-going projects with clients across both commercial & naval marine domains and are seeking to expand our existing Marine Engineering capability.
As a Senior Design Engineer every day at Expleo will be out of the ordinary and will require you to be dynamic and responsive to changes in technology, innovation, and client requirements. You will have the opportunity to get involved in concept vessel design, complex engineering design, creation of new & innovative tools & processes, delivery of engineering consultancy services, and the development of decarbonisation solutions & other emerging technologies across a wide range of global maritime programmes.
Responsibilities:

 * Design and develop geared transmission systems and associated mechanical components.
 * Produce new designs and modify existing products to meet evolving customer requirements and application needs.
 * Develop gearbox test equipment, validation methods, and supporting test procedures.
 * Interpret and apply customer specifications, engineering standards, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
 * Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including Analysis and Development, while leading engineering activities on assigned projects.
 * Ensure designs comply with customer, industry, performance, and safety requirements.
 * Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including proposals, operating manuals, installation guides, and maintenance instructions.
 * Create and review detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, component drawings, and assembly drawings, with Solid Edge proficiency desirable.
 * Generate and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), gear data, engineering drawings, and design documentation, ensuring adherence to engineering change control processes.
 * Provide technical support and resolve engineering issues in collaboration with Production Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
 * Contribute to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability, + Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
 + Communicating and promoting vacancies
 + Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
 + Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
 + Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people