Mechanical Design Engineer
29 days ago
Gateshead
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 youll 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. Youll be involved throughout the entire product lifecyclefrom 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, • 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.). 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, • 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. Interested in knowing more Contact Mark Smith 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. 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. Our Propulsion and Handling division 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. KONGSBERG is 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 Key Skills Direct Sales,Electrical Installation,Desktop Support,Data Entry Operation,Customer Relationship Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1