Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – RAS

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 guidance to colleagues, 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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with IMECHE or relevant institute.
• Relevant engineering experience, preferably in marine or offshore oil and gas industries.
• Proven track record in leading the technical delivery of projects to quality, cost, and schedule.
• Experience in concept, product development, and in–service support.
• Experience creating equipment assembly arrangements and Engineering Bills of Materials using ERP/MRP systems.
• Assessment of designs for code compliance, using hand calculations and FEA.
• Production of technical specifications, test procedures, and manuals for marine mechanical systems.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD systems such as AutoCAD and Creo.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 standards.
• Self–motivated with good communication skills and ability to interface with external approval bodies.

Additional requirements

Successful candidates will need to attain UK BPSS or SC Clearance for contracts involving UK Ministry of Defence.

What we offer

• An exciting position with a world–leading maritime solutions provider.
• Safe and inspiring work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

Work location
Gateshead, Newcastle

Point of contact
Craig Clarke, Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer enabling a sustainable future for oceans, with headquarters in Norway and facilities in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world–class products for propulsion, handling, motion control, and waterjet systems across various marine sectors, including naval, offshore, and merchant shipping.

KONGSBERG is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that values different perspectives and ideas to drive positive business results.