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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=46b1a0f0e88dc0b6

## 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:

 * A readiness to grow & develop your technical & behavioural competence to operate at the cutting edge of your discipline.
 * The drive to work in a collaborative environment with a natural curiosity and continuous improvement approach, challenging yourself and others to find new solutions.
 * Have an understanding of the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD system both in a 3D & 2D environment.
 * Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices.
 * Be proficient in the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD system both in a 3D & 2D environment.

Experience:

 * Experience within a heavily regulated industry e.g. Marine, Aerospace, Defence etc.
 * Experience applying internationally recognised standards and design codes, including ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM and DNV.

## 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:

 * Creation of CAD Models and Drawings: Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to meet required standards.
 * Ensure all design deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
 * Work with colleagues and stakeholders during appropriate design phases to ensure coordination and functionality of design.
 * Provide technical support during the construction and installation phases.
 * Perform self-verification of work
 * Reporting of technical progress and issues to line management.
 * Be aware of and ensure that safety, health and environmental requirements are implemented
 * Assist with the maintenance and improvement in quality standards of outputs.
 * Change embodiment., + 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