Gearbox (reliability) Expert

Frontwise Group; Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DEME is seeking a Gearbox (Reliability) Expert to become the technical authority for complex mechanical and power transmission systems across DEME’s global fleet. You will investigate critical mechanical failures, identify root causes, and develop engineering solutions that improve long-term reliability.

You will work on gearboxes, bearings, propulsion, and other power transmission equipment, translate calculations into practical design solutions, and collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in heavy mechanical engineering, heavy industry, marine or offshore environments.
• Strong expertise in mechanical power transmission systems (gearboxes, gears, bearings, propulsion).
• Proven experience with mechanical calculations (loads, balance, stress, fatigue).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, failure investigation, reliability engineering, or design validation.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms (gear tooth damage, pitting, contact fatigue, tooth root strength).
• Ability to translate calculations into practical design solutions.
• Experience with OEMs and suppliers; able to challenge solutions when needed.
• Strong analytical mindset with calculations, physics, and engineering judgment.

Responsabilités

• Investigate critical mechanical failures and identify root causes.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve long-term reliability.
• Lead analysis on gearboxes, bearings, propulsion, jack-up systems, and other power transmission equipment.
• Translate engineering findings into practical structural and design recommendations.
• Collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to validate solutions across the fleet.

Connaissances

Gearbox reliability

Power transmission

Root cause analysis

Failure investigation

Fatigue analysis

Engineering judgment

OEM collaboration

Calculations

Formation

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Work setup:

Hybrid, with regular vessel visits.

DEME is looking for a Gearbox (Reliability) Expertto become the technical authority for complex mechanical and power transmission systems across DEME’s global fleet.

In this role, you will investigate critical mechanical failures, identify their root causes, and develop engineering solutions that improve long-term reliability and prevent recurring issues. You’ll work on complex systems including gearboxes, bearings, propulsion systems, jack-up systems, rack & pinion systems, and other power transmission equipment.

What you bring:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience in heavy mechanical engineering, heavy industry, marine, offshore, or similar environments
• Strong expertise in mechanical power transmission systems, particularly gearboxes, gears, bearings, and propulsion systems
• Proven experience with mechanical calculations, including loads, force balances, stress distributions, and fatigue behaviour
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, failure investigation, reliability engineering, or design validation
• Strong understanding of failure mechanisms such as gear tooth damage, pitting, contact fatigue, and tooth root strength
• Ability to translate engineering calculations into practical structural and design solutions
• Experience working with OEMs and suppliers and the confidence to challenge technical solutions when required
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on calculations, physics, and engineering judgement
• End-to-end mentality and a desire to see engineering recommendations implemented and validated

Why this role?

Join a global leader in offshore and marine engineering and become the in-house expert for some of the most complex mechanical reliability challenges across DEME’s fleet. You’ll have the opportunity to influence major engineering decisions, solve critical failures at their root, and directly contribute to safer, more reliable, and more efficient vessels.