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 be part of the Marine industry’s leading edge, using your skills and experience in an environment where excellence is paramount.

This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to produce designs for equipment related to specialist Naval deck machinery, including Replenishment At Sea (RAS) equipment, winches, reelers, and cranes. Responsibilities span from interpreting customer requirements during tendering, through concept development, detailed design, manufacturing support, testing, and installation onboard naval vessels. You will also identify and undertake R&D and improvement activities to keep our products at the forefront of Naval technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the technical delivery of projects and overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing Mechanical Engineering solutions that meet client requirements, from requirements capture to concept design, product development, commissioning, and in-service support.
• Identifying and developing R&D and Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Investigating safety and technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing technical guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments, and customers. Approving and witnessing factory tests and inspections at supplier facilities.
• Managing supplier interfaces and providing technical assistance and approval.
• Checking the technical work of others and guiding colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Creating technical design appraisal documents for submission to marine classification societies.
• Managing requirements, risks, assumptions, interfaces, and issues throughout all design phases.

Qualifications and experience required:

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with IMECHE or relevant institute.
• Relevant engineering experience, preferably in the marine or offshore oil and gas industry.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record in leading project delivery to quality, cost, and schedule.
• Experience in concept, product development, and in-service support.
• Experience creating equipment assembly arrangements and Bills of Materials using ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to assess designs for code compliance using hand calculations and FEA.
• Experience producing technical specifications, test procedures, and manuals for marine mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD systems such as AutoCAD and Creo.
• Competent with MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with BS EN 8888 and BS EN 22553 standards.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills and the ability to interface with external approval bodies.

Note: The role involves working on contracts for the UK Ministry of Defence, requiring UK BPSS or SC Clearance with no caveats.

What we offer:

• An important position with a world-leading maritime solutions provider.
• An inspiring and safe work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Hybrid working arrangement.

Location: Gateshead, Newcastle

Contact: Craig Clarke, Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

About Kongsberg Maritime: A technology pioneer committed to sustainable ocean solutions, with a global presence in 35 countries. Our Propulsion and Handling division provides world-class products for various marine sectors, emphasizing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Our culture: We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that promotes different perspectives and ideas to drive business success.