Senior Marine Systems Design Engineer
Near Southampton
Full time - Permanent 
£50,000 - £65,000
 

Are you an experienced marine systems design specialist who enjoys taking complete ownership of complex vessel systems from concept through to production? Do you thrive in environments where your design decisions directly influence vessel capability, safety, and long‑term reliability? If so, my client is offering a rare opportunity to join a forward‑thinking maritime engineering team where your expertise will genuinely make an impact.

My client is now seeking a Senior Marine Systems Design Engineer to lead the specification, integration, and detailed design of primary onboard systems across an innovative portfolio of vessels ranging from two to 24 metres. This is a hands‑on, technically involved role where your systems knowledge and Siemens NX capability will shape high quality layouts, production data, and essential project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Specification and integration of primary mechanical and auxiliary systems, including:
  • Propulsion
  • Bilge
  • Fire
  • Hydraulics
  • HVAC
• Cable and piping routing using Siemens NX within the master GA
• Production of primary equipment lists
• Creation of P&IDs and associated calculations in line with Class rules or first principles
• Input into MRP BOM
• Collaboration with internal engineering teams, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and shipyards

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in maritime systems design and integration across all major onboard systems
• Proven ability to model and route systems in Siemens NX to produce accurate production information
• Experience working with regulatory authorities
• Ability to liaise with shipyard shop floor teams regarding design changes, updates, and as‑fit modifications

Desirable Skills and Experience

• 3D CAD modelling experience in Siemens NX
• Electrical design understanding
• Experience with Teamcenter PDM
• Knowledge of configuration control
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

What to do now:

If this opportunity matches with your expertise and you are ready to take on a role where your technical decisions truly matter, please contact me today for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, forward your CV for immediate consideration and I will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

 

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