Design Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Poole, Dorset

Company

Matchtech

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Arts / Graphic Design

Job summary

Sunseeker International is a global icon in the manufacture of luxury motor yachts, building market leading products since 1967.

Based and manufactured in Poole and Portland on the south coast of England, Sunseeker is one of Dorset's largest private employers and is represented on every continent by a global distribution network. Never settling for second best, it is this spirit of excellence that has driven Sunseeker to its leading position in the marine industry today.

Who we are seeking?

A rare opportunity exists for a Design Engineer to join the award winning Sunseeker design team. You need only to look at the products launched in the last two years to see the exciting opportunity this role presents!

What you ideally need to have to be successful in this post:

A degree in a relevant engineering design subject, or significant experience in this area
Willingness to work onsite for the first 6 months, before eligibility for hybrid working is applied, with a desire to be onsite more often than not at our bustling shipyards
Sound working knowledge of 3-D design software, ideally Siemens NX
Ability to manage Bill of Materials and Standard vs Options definitions
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP
A background as qualified Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer or Naval Architect
Experience within the marine industry is not an absolute necessity, but it would be preferred.
Experience of project work, as part of a small and focused team as well as issuing design information to tight deadlines with minimum supervision.The role

To design and model all exterior components and produce production drawings and sub-assemblies for both new and existing projects - using Siemens NX 3-D design software.

Design areas that are covered, in all aspects:

EXTERIOR FIT-OUT:

Anchoring and mooring
Exterior glazing including patio doors and skylights.
Tender and jet-ski launch
All exterior railings
Teak deck coverings and shading of all exterior spaces
Exterior doors, garage doors, hatches and lockers
Lifting platforms, boarding ladders and swim ladders
Special features and mechanisms
Modelling of implants and mouldings giving special considerations to practicalities of tooling and laminating. SYSTEMS & MACHINERY

Accommodation systems such as black, grey, HVAC and fresh water
Machinery systems such as exhaust, raw water, hydraulic and bilge.
Ship machinery including engine geometry for shaft, surface drives and POD installations.
Engine Room arrangements including flooring, rails and sub-frame designs.ELECTRICAL

Exterior lighting and positioning of exterior AV equipment.
Electrical trunking runs ensuring minimum impact to interiors and structures.
Interior and engine room layout of equipmentOur working patterns

Day Shift | Monday-Friday 08.00am - 05.30pm
40 hours per week, flexible start and finish times and support for hybrid working after successful completion of the 6 month probationary periodPayrates

Up to £40000You will also be entitled to 30-day holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Sunseeker employees benefit from:

Alongside the opportunity to work closely with our remarkable products, Sunseeker offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.

A highly competitive pay structure
Efficiency bonus (paid every month so far in 2022)
A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards
Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after four years)
Dental insurance (after four years)
Annual leave increases with continued service
Health Assured EAP
Trained Mental Health First Aiders
Death in service scheme (£)
Christmas Savings Club - financial support scheme
Employee discounts with a wide range of third-party businesses (up to 30% off)