Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Full time, Permanent)
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with our Innovation team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of subsea vehicles and subsystems-working independently, leading small teams, or collaborating with specialist development partners.
About the role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of subsea vehicles and subsystems-working independently, leading small teams, or collaborating with specialist development partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering robust, thoroughly analysed engineering designs within project timelines
Managing technical risks and communicating progress clearly through reviews and planning updates
Checking and approving engineering work from peers
Researching emerging technologies, materials, and techniques
Generating innovative concepts and engineering solutions
Working with universities, research partners, and industry experts
Building prototype robotic systems and complex sub-assemblies
Testing new technologies and evaluating performance
Leading design reviews and producing high-quality technical documentation
Supporting new product deployment, including field activities when required
Essential Skills
Competence in engineering tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Mathcad, etc.
Solid understanding of engineering principles and numerical methods.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications/experience:
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Navy Architecture Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
+10 years relevant experience in industry
About the company
For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.
We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.
Required Criteria

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Navy Architecture Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• significant experience in industry
• Competence in engineering tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Mathcad, etc.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and numerical methods

Desired Criteria
Skills you'll need

Skills Required