Mechanical Design Engineer

TKMS ATLAS UK develops, supplies, and supports advanced maritime technology for customers worldwide. Based in Winfrith, Dorset, we work closely with the UK Royal Navy and international partners to deliver products that protect lives at sea.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical systems for maritime platforms. You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team contributing to the delivery of reliable solutions across sonar, autonomous, and underwater technologies.

This role is suited to an engineer with mechanical design experience who is looking to develop within a complex, safety‑critical environment and gain exposure to the full engineering lifecycle.

You will work with electrical, software, and systems engineers to take designs from concept through detailed design, verification, and testing, ensuring functional, performance, and compliance requirements are met.

• Undertake mechanical design tasks for components and assemblies using established engineering processes
• Produce 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and supporting documentation to the required standards
• Carry out basic calculations and analysis to support design justification and verification
• Select appropriate materials and components for marine and underwater environments
• Support integration, testing, and trials to demonstrate design performance
• Present design work internally and incorporate feedback where required
• Work within agreed cost and schedule constraints
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical queries

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience completing mechanical design tasks and producing engineering drawings
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, Solid Edge preferred
• Understanding of mechanisms, assemblies, structures, materials, and basic stress analysis
• Awareness of design for manufacture and test
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision
• Marine or underwater experience beneficial but not essential

Training and development will be provided to build domain knowledge in marine and defence applications.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday increasing with service
• Generous pension scheme
• Career development and training
• Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC security clearance.