Newbuild Machinery Engineer - Cruise Ship Commissioning

MXA Talent Solutions; Ancona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MXA Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Lead Engineer for a luxury cruise organization in Ancona, Italy. You will supervise the Owner’s requirements at the shipyard, coordinating contractors, suppliers, and the quality of all engineering deliverables for machinery and systems.

The role requires a BS in Marine/Technical Engineering and 5+ years on cruise vessels, plus USPH/USCG knowledge. You will work between shipyards and the new build, ensuring safe, compliant installations and successful

Qualifications

• BS in Marine or technical Engineering; Chief Engineer STCW unlimited.
• Cruise industry experience required.
• Minimum 5 years onboard as Engineer on a diesel-electric cruise vessel.
• Minimum 5 years shoreside as superintendent/inspector in newbuild/operations.
• Knowledge of USPH and USCG/Port State standards.
• Experience reviewing design calculations and technical docs.
• FAT and Harbor Acceptance Testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipyard machinery, systems, installation and commissioning.
• Manage shipyard relationships and monitor deliverables.
• Contract and supplier management; enforce quality control.
• Coordinate propulsion, movement, boilers, fuel, and safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with USPH, USCG, and classification rules.
• Walk shipyards and oversee new build to commissioning.

Skills

Diesel propulsion

Cruise industry

Onboard engineering

System commissioning

shipyard oversight

Education

BS Marine/Engineering

Job description

MXA Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Lead Engineer for a luxury cruise organization in Ancona, Italy. You will supervise the Owner’s requirements at the shipyard, coordinating contractors, suppliers, and the quality of all engineering deliverables for machinery and systems.

The role requires a BS in Marine/Technical Engineering and 5+ years on cruise vessels, plus USPH/USCG knowledge. You will work between shipyards and the new build, ensuring safe, compliant installations and successful