Design Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834.

Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

At Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Limited (WDSL), we support our customers by delivering integrated systems and products that improve lifecycle efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise risk. Our ambition is to enable a cleaner, more sustainable future through advanced engineering and technology.  We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Design Engineering team in Havant, UK.

This role offers the opportunity to work on naval and commercial marine projects, with a strong focus on defence applications.  

Role Overview You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and lifecycle support of marine shaftline seal systems. The role combines detailed engineering design, calculation work, supplier collaboration, and customer support. What will you be doing? Design & Engineering Produce General Arrangement (GA) drawings and detailed designs for shaftline seal installations  Develop design solutions that meet technical and project requirements Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and data control processes  Analysis & Validation Perform and support engineering calculations related to seal performance and system behaviour  Contribute to technical assessments and design validation activities Supplier & Product Support Support specification and configuration of internally manufactured components  Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure technical requirements are met Customer & Field Support Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and servicing of seal assemblies  Assist customers throughout the product lifecycle with technical expertise  Documentation & Delivery Deliver high-quality engineering documentation on time  Maintain accurate product data and records Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
Essential Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)  Experience in mechanical design and engineering analysis Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g. Solid Edge or similar) Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to work tasks. Fluency in the English language, both verbal and written.

Competency in the use of normal office software such as MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Desirable Experience in marine equipment, seals, or bearing  Knowledge of seal design or mechanical calculations  Familiarity with shock calculations  

Experience with MathCAD, MATLAB, or similar tools  Understanding of composite materials  Marine industry experience (preferred)  Security Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the required level of security clearance for this role.  Why you and us? Work on cutting-edge marine and defence engineering projects

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