Mechanical Design Engineer in Portsmouth

CMS2 is a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services. We enable high‑availability atmosphere management systems to generate breathable air for submariners, operating underwater for extended periods. By combining over sixty years of expertise with the latest technology we design, build and support high‑quality systems and solutions.

As a Design Engineer you will join a multidisciplinary engineering team to support the creation of novel solutions for new product introductions and to improve our existing product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking engineering requirements and developing novel engineering solutions.
• Creating manufacturing drawings required for product implementation based on available manufacturing techniques and capabilities.
• Maintaining liaison with design and technical authority and project engineers throughout project terms.
• Ensuring company technical requirements and relevant professional standards and legislative codes of practice are maintained and adhered to.
• Ensuring all departmental and company procedures are upheld.
• Peer reviewing the work of colleagues.
• Creating, reviewing, updating and maintaining parts details, sub‑assemblies and bill of materials in the company MRP system.
• Supporting the creation of product documentation.
• Performing component selection and analysis of engineering response/solution, including calculations to verify design when required and generating supporting reports.
• Carrying out any other ad‑hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
• Working to business procedures in an efficient and timely manner.
• Office‑based but occasionally visiting various sites, which may involve brief absences from home.
• Maintaining a continuous level of professional development to ensure personal knowledge is up to date.
• Representing a world‑class brand at the highest levels.
• Promoting continuous improvement throughout the department.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• HND/Degree or equivalent qualification with a mechanical bias.
• Engineering design experience.
• Proficient user of SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge/exposure of mathematical modelling (traditional design skills).
• Adaptable and proactive personality.
• Desire for self‑improvement and proactive personal development.
• Good verbal and written English skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a defence environment.
• Knowledge of routing pipework and/or design of fabrications and welded assemblies.
• Experience of designing special purpose machinery.
• Knowledge of ISO9000 or a similar QA system.
• Experience of working with a product data management system (e.g., SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault).
• Able to build long‑term successful working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Competent with MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience of engineering simulation (FEA or CFD).

Other Requirements

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.
• Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level (normally requires UK residency of at least five years).

Travel Requirements

• Some travel to other Group offices in the UK may occasionally be required.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Machinery Manufacturing