Senior Design Engineer

CV-LibrarySouthamptonpermanentPosted: 16 April 2026
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FINTEC recruit is supporting Hiring for a Senior Design Engineer within the Maritime/shipping industry. This is a permanent role, hybrid -3 days office based. Salary is negotiable by experience with salary up to circa £75,000 plus benefits. There is travel to China 1 week per quarter plus client visits. All travel planned in advance. Candidates with English/Mandarin language skills welcomed due to regular travel to China. Relocation assistance available and support with Visa sponsorship where required for this position. Further development opportunities as the business grows.

Responsibilities:

Lead on mechanical design lifecycle from concept through to detailed design and manufacture/production, delivering designs ready for manufacture & delivery

Produce 3D models, manufacturing engineering drawings and calculations

Improving on design standards, manufacturability, cost and resolution of any design issues

Liaising with international suppliers on delivery

Coach and mentor junior engineers supporting with quality and delivery

Skills and Experience required for the Senior Design Engineer role:

Degree qualification in Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering

Have hands-on experience designing mechanical systems in a production environment

Proven ability to deliver designs from concept through to production within marine, wind, offshore, or similar sectors

Strong proficiency in Siemens NX, Inventor, or equivalent 3D CAD tools

Experience with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies

Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles

Experience with Maritime class or certification requirements, such as DNV or LR

English/Mandarin language skills desirable due to travel in China, not an essential

Full details of the Senior Design Engineer role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH

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