The Role
- Conduct technical investigations into rotating machinery failures using numerical and analytical methods.
- Carry out vibration, stress, and fatigue analysis (FEA/BEA) on diesel engines, electric motors, shafting, and propulsion systems.
- Produce clear, high-quality technical reports and review colleagues’ work.
- Support on-site measurements, data acquisition, and occasional overseas travel.
- Present findings to clients and provide actionable engineering solutions.
- Prepare proposals, define scopes of work, and estimate project time and costs.
- Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement.
About You
- Degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
- 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering, vibration diagnostics, or marine propulsion analysis.
- Strong knowledge of numerical methods such as FEA, boundary element analysis, and tools like ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, MSC Marc, or FEMAP.
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, LabView, or FORTRAN is advantageous.
- Understanding of marine propulsion systems, shaft dynamics, diesel engines, and electric motors.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical report writing skills.
- Eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain MOD security clearance.
What’s On Offer
- Flexible work arrangements and annual leave options.
- Competitive pension and benefits.
- Career development, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities.
- The opportunity to work for a values-driven, purpose-led organisation.
- Opportunities to work on challenging projects across marine, offshore, and defence sectors.
Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!