Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analysis

Jarle Rise; Hjørungavåg; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a senior engineer to lead structural design and analysis for winches, handling equipment, and related structures. The role focuses on FEM, 3D mechanical design, and collaboration across project teams to meet safety and performance standards.

Based in Norway, you will contribute to the product development lifecycle, support manufacturing and quality assurance, and engage with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree within mechanical engineering or similar.
• Competence within mechanical 3D-design (NX/Teamcenter).
• Experience with Finite Element Method (FEM) and structural analysis.
• Maritime industry or offshore marine operations experience is an advantage.
• Pre-employment checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Structural design, analysis, and verification of new products and engineering solutions for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute customer deliveries.
• Design and verification of winches and other handling equipment.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, procurement, testing, certification, and quality assurance.
• Support sales with solutions and offers for customers.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEM

Mechanical design

NX/Teamcenter

Offshore/maritime experience

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

FEM software

Job description

Kongsberg Maritime AS is growing - and we want you to be part of our journey. Join us as a senior engineer. In this role, you will play a part in our dynamic Offshore & Special Purposeteam. Our team develops, deliver and maintain complex winch and handling systems for a broad range of vessels within the offshore market. With us you will contribute to developing new and exciting products and be part of a highly skilled team. We are looking for candidates who are motivated and passionate about being at the forefront of technology development in the industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for the structural design, analysis, and verification of new products and engineering solutions for both internal and external stakeholders. You will execute customer deliveries in close collaboration with project managers, product owners, and multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring that structural integrity, safety, and performance requirements are met. You will take a leading role in structural assessments throughout the product development lifecycle, performing strength, fatigue, and finite element analyses (FEA) of winches, handling equipment, and related structures. You will oversee structural design activities, verify compliance with applicable standards and classification society requirements, and support design optimization efforts. In addition, you will provide structural engineering expertise to manufacturing, procurement, testing, certification, and quality assurance activities, contributing to the successful delivery of reliable and compliant solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Structural design, analysis, and verification of new products and engineering solutions for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute customer deliveries
• Design and verification of winches and other handling equipment
• Provide engineering support to activities related to manufacturing, purchase, and quality
• Support our sales organization with solutions and offers for customers
• Contribute to our team; socially and professionally

We think you should have:

• Degree within mechanical engineering or similar
• Competence within mechanical 3D-design, we use NX/Teamcenter.
• Experience with Finite element method (FEM) and structural analysis
• Practical experience from maritime industry or experience from offshore marine operations is an advantage
• This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.
• At Kongsberg Maritime, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to:

• analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
• produce fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions
• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• able to solve problems by yourself
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals
• be aware of own strengths and limitations and pursue learning and career development opportunities

Why join us:

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• An inspiring and safe work environment
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future
• We offer flexible working hours

At Kongsberg Maritime, technologies for sustainable oceans drive solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation

Where you will be working:

Hjørungavåg or Ålesund (NMK)

Interested in knowing more? Contact:

Duran Colic – Engineering Manager [phone]

Jarle Rise – Teamlead [phone]

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Technologies for sustainable oceans

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.