Design engineer

Position: Design Engineer

Job ID: 2299/13

Location: Oxfordshire ??

Rate/Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays


• 3-day Christmas shutdown


• Pension scheme (4% employee / 5% employer contribution)


• Performance-related bonus scheme


• Social clubs and employee engagement events


• Cycle to work scheme (tax-free)


• Employee assistance programme for financial and wellbeing support

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors – visit:[link removed] for a list of our current vacancies. We are proud to represent a wide range of businesses across the UK and overseas, supporting their recruitment for both permanent and contract roles.

The below job description will outline this position of: Design Engineer ???

Typically, this person will work within a vibrant and fast-paced Design Office, playing a key role in the development of high-quality, innovative products. This includes both mechanical and electrical assemblies used in the automotive and marine sectors. The successful candidate will have a strong technical foundation and a practical engineering background, enabling them to contribute effectively to new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, and daily technical support across departments.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity known for its engineering excellence and dynamic workplace culture.

Duties and responsibilities of the Design Engineer:

• Design and engineer complex assemblies combining mechanical, electrical, and moulded components (GRP and other materials)


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new development projects from concept to pre-production


• Provide technical support to internal departments including production, sales, and quality


• Liaise with external suppliers on technical and component-related matters


• Create, maintain, and control engineering drawings, technical documentation, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)


• Participate in hands-on prototype building and on-water product testing


• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within both product design and assembly line processes


• Support decision-making processes by offering design input and innovative engineering solutions

Qualifications and requirements for the Design Engineer:

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Design Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role


• Highly proficient in 3D CAD software (preferably Siemens NX), with strong skills in component and assembly modelling, and detailed drawing creation


• Experience working with mechanical systems, including drivetrains and fabricated parts in steel, aluminium, and plastics


• Understanding of moulded parts and tooling processes; ability to develop laminate schedules is a plus


• Familiarity with fluid and/or electrical systems is advantageous


• Practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work hands-on when needed


• Prior experience in the marine industry is beneficial, though not essential

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.