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Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Kongsberg Maritime - Propulsion & Handling, Gateshead

Kongsberg Gruppen
Gateshead
1 week ago
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Our Marine business is offering an exciting opportunity for aMechanical Design Engineerto join theRAS/FAS Value Stream teamat our Gateshead, UK office.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of the marine industry, applying your skills and experience in an environment where excellence is the standard.

In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team designing specialist naval deck machinery, includingReplenishment At Sea (RAS) equipment, winches, reelers, and cranes. You’ll be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle—from interpreting customer requirements during tendering, through concept development and detailed design, to manufacturing support, testing, and installation aboard naval vessels.

Additionally, you will lead and contribute to research and development initiatives, ensuring our products remain at the cutting edge of naval technology.

What you will be doing

  • Develop Mechanical Engineering solutions that fulfil 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.
  • Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance / approval to suppliers.
  • Create technical design appraisal documents for submission to marine classification societies
  • Manage Requirements, Risks, Assumptions, Interfaces and Issues during all design phases.

We think you should have

  • BEng in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
  • 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.
  • 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 optimise 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 programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-point etc.).
  • Conversant with BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 for the production of drawings.

Some of the contracts undertaken are for the UK Ministry of Defence and as such the successful candidate will be required to successfully attain UK BPSS or SC Clearance with no caveats.Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

You are able to

  • adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
  • demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
  • communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
  • co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals
  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
  • Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
  • We offer hybrid working arrangement.

Where you will be working
Gateshead, NE11 0QD

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Mark Smith, Engineering Team Lead

Kongsberg Maritimeis 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. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

OurPropulsion and Handlingdivision delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

KONGSBERGis a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Innovate for a better world with us. Protechting People and Planet drives every solution


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