Our marine business is offering an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (depending on experience) to join the RAS/FAS Value Stream team at our offices in Gateshead, UK.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will become part of the Marine industry's leading edge. You'll have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to the full, in an environment in which excellence is always paramount.
This role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team producing designs for equipment associated with specialist Naval deck machinery, including Replenishment At Sea (RAS) equipment, winches, reelers, and cranes. The position will entail whole life technical involvement from interpretation of customer requirements during tendering, through to concept development, detailed design, manufacturing support, testing, and installation onboard naval vessels. You will also be responsible for identifying and undertaking R&D and improvement activities to keep our product at the cutting edge of Naval technology.
Key responsibilities and job tasks
* Lead the technical delivery of projects overseeing a multi–disciplinary team.
* Develop Mechanical Engineering solutions that fulfill client requirements, progressing from requirements capture, through concept design to product development, commissioning, and in–service support.
* Identify and develop R&D and Continuous Improvement opportunities.
* Investigate Safety and Technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide technical reference / guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments, and customers. Approve / witness factory tests and inspections at supplier's works.
* Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance / approval to suppliers.
* Check the technical work of others and provide technical guidance to colleagues in other departments and to suppliers and customers.
* Create technical design appraisal documents for submission to marine classification societies.
* Manage Requirements, Risks, Assumptions, Interfaces, and Issues during all design phases.
Qualification and experience requirements
* BEng in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
* Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with the IMECHE or other relevant institute.
* Engineering experience relevant to this role.
* Experience of working in a highly regulated industry.
* Applicants with previous experience in the marine or offshore oil and gas industry are preferred.
* Proven track record in leading the technical delivery of projects to quality, cost, and schedule.
* Experience spanning concept, product development, and in–service (ILS) support.
* Experience of creation of equipment assembly arrangements and Engineering Bills of Materials using the company ERP/MRP system.
* Assessment of designs to ensure code compliance using both hand calculations and Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) to assess and optimize the product.
* Production of technical specifications, test procedures, and technical manuals for marine application mechanical systems and components.
* Create technical equipment specifications, test procedures, design reports, test reports, and service/instruction manuals in accordance with marine and military standards.
* Experience of product development with 2D and 3D CAD systems such as AutoCAD and Creo.
* Competent user of MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
* Familiar with BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 standards for drawing production.
* Ability to work in a controlled documentation environment, be self-motivated, and contribute positively to a team.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with external approval bodies such as marine classification societies and UK Ministry of Defence departments.
Additional requirements
Some contracts are for the UK Ministry of Defence, and the successful candidate will need to attain UK BPSS or SC Clearance with no caveats.
What we can offer
* An exciting position working for a world–leading maritime solutions provider.
* An inspiring and safe work environment.
* Professional development and career opportunities.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
Work location
Gateshead, Newcastle
Point of contact
Craig Clarke, Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero–emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 35 countries.
Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world-class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control, and waterjets across all marine sectors including merchant, offshore, and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable solutions.
KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. With a history spanning over two hundred years, we continuously advance by applying innovative solutions to meet our customers' needs, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture that values different perspectives and ideas. We are committed to leveraging our diversity to create positive business results.
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