Marine Machine Design Engineer - Seattle, WA

Glosten; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Marine Machine Design Engineer to contribute to dynamic marine projects. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical design with relevant experience, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The role includes significant responsibilities in design and engineering analysis, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus and profit-sharing plans

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in machine design engineering.
• Proficiency in mechanical design principles.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems on marine vessels.
• Lead engineering teams and manage projects.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis, including failure analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Materials science

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino3D

SolidWorks

Simulation

Femap

Maestro

Job description

Glosten is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm that has served the marine industry for over 65 years. We work in teams to accomplish exciting projects in a stimulating, fast-paced, and collegial environment. We are an employee-owned company drawn to unique and challenging marine projects. We have grown steadily and deliberately to a team of 120 employees who are ready to solve complex problems and think outside the box. We continuously strive to improve our business practices and technical performance to better serve the industry. We believe the secret to our success is our talented team and our culture of mutual respect and cooperation.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Marine Machine Design Engineer to join our marine engineering team.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about the maritime industry.
• Thrive in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity.
• Embrace a philosophy of client service by solving real-world problems clients face in the maritime industry, supporting their best interests, and building lasting partnerships through reliable service and dependable solutions.
• Are motivated to identify and pursue internal and external professional growth opportunities, including areas outside their specific discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems on marine vessels, ensuring compliance with industry standards, marine regulations, and best practices.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis, including stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and failure analysis, to ensure the reliability and durability of designs.
• Create and review technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Lead engineering teams, assign tasks, provide technical oversite, manage scope and budget, schedule, and develop proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into vessels.
• Determine power and control requirements and select appropriate components for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic powered machinery.
• Determine feasibility of machinery for marine applications.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis on machinery and components.
• Estimate cost to design, fabricate, and install machinery.
• Utilize CAD software to create 3D models, drawings, and simulations of mechanical systems.
• Keep informed about recent developments in mechanical engineering and machine design and incorporate this knowledge into current projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a machine design engineering environment, maritime and consulting engineering experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in a relevant discipline is expected. Applicants without PE license who meet the experience requirements of professional licensure may be considered.
• Proficiency in mechanical design principles.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, mechanics of materials, and machine elements.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Rhino3D, and SolidWorks) and engineering FEA analysis tools (Simulation, Femap, or Maestro).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software packages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Due to project restrictions, Glosten will only consider applicants with unrestricted access to work in the United States or those eligible for TN visas.
• Some travel and fieldwork are required. Some project assignments may require a valid driver's license, current passport, and/or TWIC card.

Benefits
Glosten offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, bonus and profit-sharing plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Glosten is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Glosten does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all associates. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.

Visit our website (www.glosten.com) and our social media pages to learn more about who we are, our projects and clients, and what is happening at Glosten.

Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you'll need to submit the following items:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.