Trainee, Mechanical Engineering

Mac Gregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world’s merchant fleet.

We believe Mac Gregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

Do you have passion and are willing to develop yourself in technical project management? We are looking for a trainee to join our team in Kaarina!

Mac Gregor is a leading provider of integrated cargo and load handling solutions for the maritime industry. Our equipment is installed on more than half of vessels worldwide, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability for shipowners and operators. We pride ourselves on delivering world‑class support to ensure the optimal performance of our equipment and are seeking a Trainee, Mechanical Engineering who shares our commitment to exceptional service.

In this role you will become part of an international team of experts where your contribution truly matters. You will develop your skills through challenging and exciting projects. You will also have the opportunity to network with top professionals in the field and build long‑term career opportunities.

This role is part of our Merchant and Solutions Division. Reporting directly to the Manager Mechanical Engineering. The position will be on‑site in Mac Gregor’s office in Kaarina, Finland and is scheduled for May–August 2026.

• Provide support for ongoing design projects to ensure their progress and timely delivery
• Contribute to the development of innovative design tools and internal guidelines to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
• Collaborate closely with design partners, fostering strong working relationships and ensuring alignment with project goals
• Depending on workload, offer assistance to cross‑functional teams such as R&D, tendering, and control systems to ensure seamless integration across all phases of the project

By joining our team, you will get the opportunity to be involved in interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment. With us you will be part of a collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.

• A relevant engineering degree, such as in mechanical or materials engineering, with preferably two years of completed studies
• Advanced in 2D & 3D CAD software
• Technical approach with strong problem‑solving skills and an innovative mindset
• Ability to multitask and work in a team
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do

Mac Gregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Tommy Holmberg, Manager Mechanical Engineering. Email: , phone: .

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of Mac Gregor, apply today!

Final date to receive applications: 28 February 2026