Mechanical Design Engineer

Kongsberg Gruppen; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading maritime solutions provider as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Dunfermline. You will design and support marine stabiliser and steering systems, ensuring quality and reliability. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience designing mechanical components for steel fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of ship stabilisers and steering gear.
• Supporting contract and design requirements through calculations.
• Developing and testing new designs and prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo 8

AutoCAD

ANSYS Workbench 2019

Mathcad Prime 8

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Commercial Marine business for the key role of Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver and expand our portfolio of marine stabiliser and steering products. From luxury yachts and cruise ships to merchant vessels and naval ships, our products are known for in-service quality and reliability. Reporting to the VP Product, you will undertake detailed design of mechanical systems for marine applications, primarily ship stabilisers and steering systems. This includes requirements analysis, sales support, specification and design, manufacturing support, testing, and through-life technical support. The work covers development of new designs as well as support for existing systems. You may be required to travel occasionally for installations, sea-trials, fault diagnosis, and customer support.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and engineering of original equipment, mainly ship stabilisers and steering gear
• Supporting contract, design, and class society requirements through calculations
• CAD modelling, drawing, and checking (using PTC Creo 8 and AutoCAD)
• Analyzing customer requirements and specifications
• Providing engineering support for sales and estimating
• Writing technical procedures and product manuals
• Developing and testing new designs and prototypes

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of engineering experience
• Experience designing mechanical components for steel fabrication and assembly
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding, casting, forging, and machine shop techniques
• Familiarity with classification society rules
• Experience generating manufacturing drawings for production
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems
• Experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS Workbench 2019)
• Working knowledge of Mathcad Prime 8
• Good computer skills (MS Office, relevant applications)
• Knowledge of hydraulics and control systems is advantageous
• Valid EU Passport or legal permission to work in the UK

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, take responsibility, and deliver results
• Focus on outcomes, identify risks, and monitor financial impacts
• Use systematic planning, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively
• Analyze complex issues and develop rational solutions
• Communicate clearly and precisely
• Collaborate and share knowledge with team members

What we offer

• An important role in a world-leading maritime solutions provider
• International environment and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements

Work location

Dunfermline

Point of contact

Andy Scott - VP Product

Kongsberg Maritime is a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, providing innovative marine technology solutions globally. Headquartered in Norway, with facilities in 34 countries, part of a larger group serving oil & gas, defence, and aerospace sectors. Our Motion Control division specializes in handling solutions and system integration, focusing on efficiency and performance. We are committed to tackling challenging problems and delivering exceptional products and services for demanding conditions.