Manufacturing Design Engineer in Fareham

We are seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between Engineering and Production, ensuring our products are designed and developed with efficient, robust and scalable manufacturing processes in mind.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will support products throughout their lifecycle, from prototype development through to production maturity, driving manufacturing readiness, continuous improvement and industrialisation activities.

• Supporting Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) activities to optimise products for efficient and scalable production.
• Owning manufacturing design activities from prototype through to production.
• Developing and maintaining engineering drawings, CAD models and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Designing production tooling, jigs, fixtures and assembly aids to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Working closely with Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Supporting root cause investigations, DFMEA/PFMEA activities and corrective actions.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Supporting engineering change management activities and assessing manufacturing impact.
• Providing hands‑on support during prototype, pilot and production builds.
• Driving improvements in quality, cost, delivery and safety across manufacturing operations.
• Supporting the growth and development of Kraken's manufacturing capability.

Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Marine Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline.

Experience in a Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Product Development role.

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering drawing production.
• Experience with Siemens NX would be advantageous.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and assembly techniques.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Understanding of engineering tolerancing and manufacturing constraints.
• Practical, hands‑on engineering approach.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience within maritime, defence, aerospace, automotive or advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Knowledge of production tooling and assembly processes.
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and engineering change control processes.
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools, MES platforms or electronic work instructions.
• Knowledge of composite structures or low‑volume, high‑complexity manufacturing environments.

At Kraken Technology, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you'll work closely with Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure products transition seamlessly from concept and prototype through to production.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll spend time both at your desk developing designs and documentation, and on the shop floor supporting builds, resolving manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of projects, use your initiative and contribute ideas that improve manufacturability, efficiency and product quality.

Working in a fast‑paced and innovative environment, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, influence engineering decisions and play a key role in developing manufacturing capability as Kraken continues to grow.

We value individuals who are proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused, with a passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

At Kraken Technology, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative engineering programmes, collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge technology. We offer a dynamic environment where initiative is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged and career development is supported.

Benefits and Perks

• 25 days holiday per year plus paid bank holiday.
• After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave.
• Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year.
• Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements.
• Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level.
• Life assurance 3x salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership reimbursement.

Employment Eligibility and Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.