Routing Design Engineer

Contract Routing Design Engineer IR35 Status:
Out

Hourly Circa 40 DOE (40-50)

Contract Term 3 months

Location Hybrid in Southampton (Calshot Belvidere Road Hampshire SO14 5QY
)

We’re excited to be supporting a specialist in advanced marine engineering. The company delivers innovative design solutions for vessel systems structural fabrication and fluid routing. With a focus on precision performance and manufacturability the team supports complex projects from concept to completion. Known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence it offers a dynamic environment for engineers passionate about marine technology and real-world impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Design Engineer with a strong background in piping and routing to join a specialist marine design team. This is a hands‑on contract role where you’ll contribute to high-impact projects involving complex fluid systems and mechanical layouts. You’ll play a key role in maintaining project continuity and ensuring successful delivery across active marine engineering programmes.

• Design and route pipework fuel and seawater systems using Solid Works Routing tools
• Develop and modify 3D models and assemblies for marine vessel systems using Solid Works 2025
• Interpret P& and implement accurate 3D system layouts
• Collaborate with shop floor teams to ensure designs are practical, maintainable and accessible
• Set up new components and integrate them into existing ship models
• Produce and manage BOMs, product libraries and downloaded models
• Apply DFM principles to optimise designs for manufacturing including components sourced internationally
• Use PDM systems to manage design data and maintain version control
• Work with aluminium structures and confined ship zones (e.g. engine rooms) as needed

• Proven experience in marine vessel shipping or similar environments (e.g. oil & gas aerospace)
• Strong proficiency in Solid Works particularly the Routing tool for piping and tubing
• Solid understanding of P& and layouts for gas, water or fuel systems
• Experience producing detailed technical drawing packs for manufacture including BOMs
• Background in mechanical system design with a focus on fluid routing and integration
• Familiarity with aluminium and welded assemblies is beneficial but secondary to routing expertise

• Mechanical Design
• SOC
• System Design
• GD&T
• CAD
• Creo
• Solid Works
• Mechanical Engineering
• Perl
• AutoCAD
• HVAC Design
• Catia