Senior Design Engineer
Job in
Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
Morson Edge
Part Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title:
Senior Design Engineer
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Role Description To undertake a defined range of detail design activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements of Mechanical/Piping design package and reports for Installation solutions on Legacy Warships, supplying advice and support to operations and other functions and/or to organise and co-ordinate aspects of detail design activity ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements.
Core Duties (GTI Description) Typical duties include (but are not limited to): (suggested 5-10 bullets/statements, indicative of the role at this level)
· Support the development of best practice to increase the capability, performance of tools and processes
· Support the developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need
· To identify training requirements, skills gaps and development requirements of own discipline.
· Undertake task verification/checking of other Design Engineer's work as directed by Principal Engineering Manager.
· To lead and conduct ship trials, surveys and engineering support activities.
· Undertake estimating of mechanical elimates of the tasks. Support the developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need
· Produce and develop complex designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out detail design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained, taking due cognisance of design for production
· Carry out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a design team
· Support the development of best practice to increase the capability, performance of tools and processes
· To identify training requirements, skills gaps and development requirements of own discipline
· Undertake task verification/checking of other design engineer's work as directed by principal engineering manager
· To lead and conduct ship trials, surveys and engineering support activities Additional
Key Accountabilities:
· Keep up to date in relevant technical areas, develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide more effective services (seeking and sharing good practice and knowledge to continuously improve practices), and supply technical support and expertise to others as required.
· Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development.
· Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate assigned employees to ensure they are aware of and capable of delivering their accountabilities.
· Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.
· Compile accurate estimates.
· Compile statements of Works (SOW,s) on behalf of customer when required. Safety: (For an individual contributor – include the statement below) § The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co- operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended.
More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029). Knowledge,
Skills and Qualifications (GTI Qualification requirements) Knowledge: (Recommended max 5 bullets/statements) § Possesses in-depth knowledge and design experience of all aspects within Mechanical/Piping Disipline using AutoCAD/Inventor. § Able to perform robust analysis using recognised draughting and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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