Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Department:
Engineering

The Mechanical Engineer role supports the design, analysis, integration, and production of mission-critical marine mechanical & electrical systems and equipment. This role develops 3D models and production drawings, performs structural/thermal/fluid analyses as required, and coordinates with electrical, controls, production, and shipyard teams to deliver compliant, install-ready solutions for commercial, offshore, and government/naval platforms. This position plays an important role in meeting our policy of supporting the continued success of our customers.

Design & Modeling

• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and installation arrangements for marine equipment, foundations, enclosures, machinery, and related components.
• Produce high-quality 2D production drawings, fabrication packages, and bills of materials (BOMs) with strong GD&T discipline.
• Create ship integration deliverables such as layout drawings, foundation/interface drawings, and installation details aligned to shipyard standards.
• Manage design data and revisions in PDM/PLM systems; execute ECR/ECO workflows and maintain configuration control.

Marine Integration & Production Support

• Coordinate with shipyard/outfitting teams to ensure designs are buildable, serviceable, and install-ready (clearances, lifting, access, maintainability).
• Support material selection and manufacturing methods; collaborate with procurement and suppliers to define technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Provide shopfloor and field support during fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning; troubleshoot mechanical integration issues.

Engineering Analysis (as required by program scope)

• Perform or oversee structural analyses (static, fatigue, modal/vibration) for foundations, brackets, equipment supports, and machinery components.
• Perform or oversee CFD/thermal/fluid analyses for cooling, ventilation, intake/discharge, and heat rejection challenges when applicable.
• Conduct piping network and/or pipe stress analysis for marine piping systems as required (supports, flexibility, vibration, thermal growth).

Quality, Testing, and Compliance

• Develop and support test plans (FAT/SAT), inspection criteria, and technical documentation packages.
• Work with class societies and customers to support approvals, reviews, and compliance documentation (as applicable).
• Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective actions (NCR/MRB), driving practical solutions that protect schedule and quality.

Project Execution

• Support engineering estimates, schedules, and risk management for assigned work packages.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and technical trade-offs clearly to internal leadership and program stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Experience: [8+] years in marine, shipbuilding, offshore, industrial equipment, or mission-critical mechanical design (government/defense a plus).
• 3D CAD proficiency: Demonstrated experience with one or more: Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, CATIA.
• 2D drafting: Strong AutoCAD capability and experience producing fabrication/installation drawings.
• Configuration control:
  
  Experience with PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Solid Works PDM, Autodesk Vault, Teamcenter, Windchill, 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE).
• Drawing practices: Proven ability creating detailed drawings, BOMs, and applying GD&T.
• Marine integration mindset: Knowledge of shipboard installation constraints (space, access, weight/COG impacts, corrosion protection, maintainability).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with electrical, controls, production, procurement, and shipyard teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Shipyard / Outfitting Platforms

• Experience with shipbuilding design environments: AVEVA Marine / AVEVA E3D, CADMATIC, Ship Constructor.
• Clash management, spool/production outputs, and model-based shipyard workflows.

Simulation & Analysis Tools

• FEA experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, MSC Nastran/Patran, or Altair Hyper Works/Opti Struct.
• CFD/thermal experience with ANSYS Fluent/CFX, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM.

Piping & Fluid…