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Design Engineer
Location: Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Join a Leading Force in Marine Engineering
Are you a passionate Design Engineer ready to work on cutting-edge products?
Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where every day brings new engineering challenges?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Based near Abingdon, our client is a world-renowned innovator in performance engineering. They're looking for a talented Design Engineer to become a key part of their dynamic and forward-thinking design team.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design and development of industry-leading mechanical and electrical systems. You’ll collaborate across departments, from production to sales, and be actively involved in all stages of product development—from concept through to testing and pre-production.
Your day-to-day will include:
What we’re looking for:
You’re a proactive, hands-on engineer with a solid understanding of modern manufacturing processes, ideally within the marine or automotive industry. You're a natural problem-solver who enjoys taking a concept and turning it into a reality.
To be successful, you’ll need:
Why join?
Are you ready to engineer the future?
Apply now and help shape the next generation of high-performance marine and automotive technologies.
Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as a recruitment business for the supply of contract workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Design Engineer
| Location | Abingdon |
| Salary | £45,000 - £55,000 |
| Job type | Permanent |
| Discipline | Design, Design, Engineering & Technical |
| Reference | V-40506 |
Location: Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Join a Leading Force in Marine Engineering
Are you a passionate Design Engineer ready to work on cutting-edge products?
Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where every day brings new engineering challenges?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Based near Abingdon, our client is a world-renowned innovator in performance engineering. They're looking for a talented Design Engineer to become a key part of their dynamic and forward-thinking design team.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design and development of industry-leading mechanical and electrical systems. You’ll collaborate across departments, from production to sales, and be actively involved in all stages of product development—from concept through to testing and pre-production.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Designing complex assemblies combining mechanical, electrical, and moulded GRP components
- Supporting exciting new development projects
- Liaising with suppliers and supporting the assembly line
- Producing and managing detailed technical drawings and BoMs
- Assisting with prototype builds and on-water testing
- Identifying and driving product and production line improvements
What we’re looking for:
You’re a proactive, hands-on engineer with a solid understanding of modern manufacturing processes, ideally within the marine or automotive industry. You're a natural problem-solver who enjoys taking a concept and turning it into a reality.
To be successful, you’ll need:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Design Engineering
- 5+ years in a Design Engineering role
- Advanced skills in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Strong mechanical systems knowledge – including drivetrains and fluid circuits
- Experience with steel, aluminium, plastics, and moulded components
- Familiarity with electrical systems – an advantage
- Bonus: Experience with laminate schedules and marine applications
Why join?
- Work on world-class, performance-driven products
- Be part of a collaborative, highly skilled engineering team
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on role with real impact
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stunning countryside location near Abingdon
Are you ready to engineer the future?
Apply now and help shape the next generation of high-performance marine and automotive technologies.
Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as a recruitment business for the supply of contract workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.