Senior Mechanical / Structural Engineer in Gosport

Job Description

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence, security and maritime sectors, is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer for a permanent position based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport. The role involves delivering structural design and mechanical engineering projects for submarine propulsors and complex multi-material assemblies used in demanding environments.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead the design and analysis of mechanical components, structures and assemblies from concept through to testing and production

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• Provide senior engineering expertise and sound technical judgement when solving complex engineering problems

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• Plan and deliver technical work packages, collaborating with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams

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• Support the development of complex metallic and composite structures for maritime and defence applications

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• Work with safety engineering and other functions to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, company and project-specific requirements

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• Develop engineering capability by mentoring colleagues and sharing specialist knowledge across technical communities

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• Apply effective governance and act as a peer or independent reviewer for suitable engineering programmes

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• Identify hazards and promote safe working practices across projects and technical activities

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Job Requirements:

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• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles

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• Experience designing structures to recognised maritime, defence or civil engineering standards

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• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX or SolidWorks

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• Experience designing both metallic and composite structures

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• Competence in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures and systems

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• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements

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• BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience

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• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance

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Working Arrangements:

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• Permanent, full-time position working 37 hours per week

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• Based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport

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• Minimum average site attendance of three days per week

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• Opportunity to work with advanced marine technology, including specialist facilities for testing and refining designs

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer to contribute to innovative defence and maritime engineering projects within a technically advanced environment. Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.