Job Description

Are you a hands on problem-solver with a passion for mechanical design and the marine environment? We're looking for a Design Engineer to join our growing team, where you'll help shape the future of high-performance marine platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a range of innovative projects--designing robust and functional mechanical subsystems, supporting composite manufacturing, and ensuring systems are integrated smoothly and efficiently.

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our detailed design work, supporting both structural and functional elements of our marine systems, including:

Developing mechanical designs for components such as hatch hinges, locking mechanisms, and custom jigs Creating composite production assets, including ply books and mould geometries Designing and routing systems for hydraulics, propulsion, and water management
You'll play an important part in ensuring our designs are not only functional and durable but also practical to manufacture and maintain.

What we value:

This role involves more than just technical expertise. We're looking for someone who:

Brings sound judgment and initiative to day-to-day challenges Uses technology effectively and stays up to date with relevant tools Works ethically and with integrity, contributing positively to team culture Maintains strong working relationships across teams Manages time effectively and takes ownership of delivering high-quality work

Why join us?

You'll be part of a collaborative and skilled team, working on meaningful projects in a unique and fast-paced industry. Whether you're developing new tooling for composite parts or integrating complex systems into sleek, high-performance vessels, your work will have a real impact from day one.

If you're excited by engineering challenges, love creating practical solutions, and want to see your designs come to life in cutting-edge marine platforms, we'd love to hear from you.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you able to work 40 hours, Monday to Friday, onsite at Segensworth? Are you eligible to work in the UK and obtain security clearance if required? Please provide your salary expectations
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2025