Senior Swivel Engineer — Offshore Mechanical Design Leader

National Oilwell Varco; Kolbjørnsvik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Arendal seeks a Senior Swivel Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for offshore swivel systems. Join a specialist team delivering end-to-end engineering from concept to offshore execution, with collaboration across manufacturing, project management, and suppliers.

The role requires a MSc/BSc in mechanical fields, 5+ years in offshore or heavy machinery design, and strong Autodesk Inventor skills.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years in mechanical design within offshore, subsea, heavy machinery, or similar industries.
• Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Solid understanding of: Mechanical design, Manufacturing methods, GD&T, Engineering documentation.
• Experience with industry standards such as DNV, API, ASME, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for offshore swivel systems.
• Create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor.
• Take technical ownership of assigned design packages from concept through execution.
• Develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support concept studies, FEED projects, detailed engineering, manufacturing, testing, and project execution.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, project management, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering verification, and technical problem solving.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements, standardization, and innovation.
• Contribute to the development of future engineering methods, including digital and AI-assisted engineering tools.

Skills

Mechanical design

Autodesk Inventor

GD&T

English communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Navisworks

Autodesk Vault

Job description

National Oilwell Varco in Arendal seeks a Senior Swivel Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for offshore swivel systems. Join a specialist team delivering end-to-end engineering from concept to offshore execution, with collaboration across manufacturing, project management, and suppliers.

The role requires a MSc/BSc in mechanical fields, 5+ years in offshore or heavy machinery design, and strong Autodesk Inventor skills.