Job Description:

We are a successful and well-established technology, engineering and manufacturing company who operate on a global scale and who have seen growth over recent years due to our continued success. We now seek an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer  to join our team of highly skilled engineers designing industry leading advanced maritime defence technology; specialising in underwater sensing, tracking, and domain awareness solutions. Building on decades of engineering expertise, delivers mission‑critical capability to defence customers worldwide.

Based at our site in Yateley, you will be responsible for completing mechanical tasks on the projects, including modelling, producing engineering drawings and ordering prototype parts. Working closely with our internal engineering and project teams, the engineer must be able to step into an active workflow, operate with minimal supervision, and deliver high‑quality mechanical drawings that meets the stringent standards expected within the defence environment.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including; free parking, 25 days holiday and Christmas shut down, generous pension scheme, life assurance scheme, discretionary bonus, subsidised gym and more.

The role would suit candidates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and at least four years’ industry experience in product development and/or design. You will have experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks and/or Inventor, and be confident producing and interpreting engineering drawings to BS8888, with excellent attention to detail. A sound understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing methods and production processes is essential, alongside strong design and problem-solving skills. You will also be comfortable liaising with suppliers and communicating and collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels and disciplines of the business.

The main duties of the role are as follows:-

• Completing mechanical tasks on the projects, including modelling, producing engineering drawings and ordering prototype parts.
• Working closely with our internal engineering and project teams, the engineer must be able to step into an active workflow, operate with minimal supervision, and deliver high‑quality mechanical drawings that meets the stringent standards expected within the defence environment.

To be successful, you should have the below skills and experience:-

• Experience using CAD software, preferably SolidWorks and/or Inventor
• 4+ years’ experience in industry, working in product development and/or design
• Ability to demonstrate a sound & comprehensive knowledge of fundamental engineering theories, aptitude for design & ability to problem solve
• Ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 with a high attention to detail
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and production processes.
• Ability to contact suppliers.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues throughout the company at all levels and disciplines.  
• MRP experience would be beneficial

In return we can offer a competitive annual salary plus annual bonus and a full benefits package along with free parking and the chance to work for a well respected and successful international manufacturing and engineering company.

Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.