Senior Design Engineer

Expleo Group

. Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to required standards .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePortsmouth • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery while adhering to safety and environmental standards. Possesses strong collaborative skills and a continuous improvement mindset, with experience in complex engineering design and compliance with international standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2D And 3D CAD ModelingMechanical Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineering MembershipShipbuilding Terminology FamiliarityExperience In Heavily Regulated Industries

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Hard Skills

2D And 3D CAD Systems ProficiencyTechnical Support During ConstructionSelf-Verification And Peer ReviewsConcept Vessel DesignDecarbonisation Solutions

Soft Skills

Collaborative Work ApproachContinuous Improvement MindsetLeadership During Design Phases

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Membership In IMechEProfessional Membership In IMarESTProfessional Membership In IET

Industry Keywords

Marine EngineeringAerospaceDefenceISO StandardsAGMA StandardsDIN StandardsFKM StandardsDNV Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to required standards
Ensure design deliverables are accurate and completed on time
Lead colleagues and stakeholders during design phases to ensure coordination and functionality
Provide technical support during construction and installation phases
Perform self-verification and peer reviews
Report technical progress and issues to line management
Implement safety, health, and environmental requirements
Assist with maintaining and improving output quality standards
Embody design changes
Contribute to concept vessel design, complex engineering design, innovative tools and processes, engineering consultancy services, and decarbonisation solutions across global maritime programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering), or equivalent experience
Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., IMechE, IMarEST, IET)
Readiness to grow and develop technical and behavioural competence
Ability to work collaboratively with a continuous improvement approach
Understanding of one or more parametric/spec-driven CAD systems in 3D and 2D environments
Proficiency in one or more parametric/spec-driven CAD systems in 3D and 2D environments
Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices
Experience within a heavily regulated industry such as Marine, Aerospace, or Defence
Experience applying internationally recognised standards and design codes, including ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM, and DNV
Occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative working environment
Opportunities to expand skills and participate in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Reasonable adjustments and support for disabled employees
Equal opportunities and fair, equitable treatment across the organisation