Mechanical Engineer

Bollinger Shipyards; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design propulsion and auxiliary systems for vessels, including piping and HVAC. You will direct designers, prepare specs, interface with production, and ensure conformity to customer and engineering standards.

Shipyard experience is preferred; 2+ years with a Mechanical Engineering degree or 10+ years related experience may qualify. This role requires strong leadership, documentation skills, and familiarity with CFR, ABS, NVIC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 10+ years of related experience.
• Shipyard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively interfaces with other engineering disciplines and production departments.
• Prepares purchase technical specifications.
• Directs designers in the development of functional drawings.
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels.
• Researches and analyzes data to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Guides personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and development of testing methods and procedures.
• Ensures products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.
• Other duties assigned or requested by Management.

Skills

Piping and HVAC concepts

CAE software proficiency

Production/testing support

Regulatory knowledge CFR/ABS/NVIC/USCG

MS Office skills

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title:Mechanical Engineer

Location:Lockport, LA

Position Overview:An Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design of a vessel’s propulsion and auxiliary systems, piping and HVAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively interfaces with other engineering disciplines and production departments
• Prepares purchase technical specifications
• Directs designers in the development of functional drawings
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels
• Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Guides personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of testing methods and procedures
• Ensures that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications
• May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software
• Other duties assigned or requested by Management.

Qualifications

2+ years’ working experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 10+ years relevant industry experience. Shipyard experience is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of piping, heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC), insulation, machinery ventilation, sewage systems, and sea water systems concepts;
• Ability to use computer assisted engineering software to design the products or systems listed above;
• Ability to support all production and testing activities.
• Familiarity with CFR, ABS, NVIC and USCG rules and regulations for mechanical and piping systems along with other applicable regulations.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft applications (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word); and
• Must be self-motivated and exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.