Marine Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

About the Role

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team here at Lateral. The Mechanical design engineer is a Marine Engineer, confident and capable in developing mechanical systems and arrangements for complex, high-quality superyacht projects. Working in a team of experienced engineers and naval architects across a wide range of projects, you’ll be at the cutting edge of modern superyacht engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working with Naval Architects and Marine Engineers to conceptualise and develop ship mechanical systems and arrangements.
• Powering and propulsion system selection and concept architecture.
• Ship ancillary systems design and integration.
• Mechanical system calculations, including those for powering, electrical loading, piping, cooling, ventilation, etc.
• Creating system schematics and P&IDs, and draughting these to international standards.
• Creating technical space arrangements and equipment integration.
• Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues across all disciplines.
• Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company’s ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Essential experience and skills:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the marine industry.
• The ability to produce clear and well-presented drawings, plans and diagrams to a suitable quality and standard.
• The ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement.
• Insight in naval, structural and mechanical needs in order to conceptualise, develop and detail the integration of complex vessel equipment.
• Collating input data and applying to standard calculations, providing commentary on the results, and identifying the path for design solutions.
• Well organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working to production schedules and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that deliverables are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail.

Desirable (but not essential):

• 2D CAD (AutoCAD) to produce design information (Advanced skill level).
• 2D/3D CAD and other specialist software as required to produce and to review design information.
• MS Office to develop reports, spreadsheet data and presentation information.
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag rule sets.
• Knowledge and understanding of ship systems design, preferably with direct shipyard experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of ship structural design & its impact upon integration.
• Knowledge and understanding of system design theory & an understanding of the design lifecycle.

The role is based in our Southampton office, and we offer flexibility and hybrid working arrangements around the core hours and in-office days required for our team.

About the Company

Lateral Naval Architects provides complete engineering expertise to the superyacht industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. Our core competency is engineering, but our unique focus is on meaningful innovation to enable superyachts that meet the demands of today's owners and those of the future. We believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions.

If you feel you're the right candidate for the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English