Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering and 5 years of experience, or 15+ years in the field with 5 years at engineer level. You will oversee complete system design from concept to production for marine ventilation and air conditioning.

You will mentor peers, interface with design, production, and program teams, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university and 5 years of experience OR 15+ years of relevant industry experience with 5 years at Engineer level.
• Knowledge of SNAME 4-16, ASHRAE, or similar design criteria.
• Knowledge of marine insulation, machinery ventilation, and air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary calculations to validate design and submit required reports to classification society and/or customer.
• Use computer-assisted engineering software to design products or systems.
• Support all production and testing activities.
• Plan and execute complex tasks, own larger problem sets, evaluate design trade-offs, and identify risks.
• Author engineering documents and prepare purchase technical specifications.
• Interface actively with design, production, and program teams.
• Mentor peers, guide production with field-related issues/concerns, and review designs.
• Direct designers in the development of functional drawings.
• Coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels.
• Research and analyze data to determine feasibility of a design or application.
• Guide personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of testing methods and procedures.
• Ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Design products to interface machines, hardware, and software, including controls, engines, machines, and thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering

15+ years of relevant industry experience

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or an equivalent similar engineering degree from an accredited university and 5 years of experience required OR have 15+ years of relevant industry experience and a minimum of 5 years at an Engineer level or equivalent. The candidate will be responsible for complete system design from conceptual level to production design of Marine Ventilation and Air Conditioning. They will plan and execute complex tasks, author technical documents, mentor peers, and interface across design, production, and program teams to ensure successful project execution.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or an equivalent similar engineering degree from an accredited university and 5 years of experience required OR have 15+ years of relevant industry experience and a minimum of 5 years at an Engineer level or equivalent Military or government design experience with supporting calculations/design reviews. Knowledge of SNAME 4-16, ASHRAE, or similar design criteria Must have knowledge of marine insulation, machinery ventilation, and air conditioning

SKILLS

Must be self-motivated and exhibit excellent communication (written and oral) and leadership skills Strong discipline mastery with the ability to adapt standards to unique situations and contribute to technical reviews Responsible for technical outputs on systems Familiarity with CFR, ABS, NVIC, SOLAS, and USCG rules and regulations for mechanical systems along with other applicable regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform necessary calculations to validate design and submit required reports to classification society and/or customer
• Must have the ability to use computer-assisted engineering software to design products or systems
• Ability to support all production and testing activities
• Plan and execute complex tasks, own larger problem sets, evaluate design trade-offs, and identify risks
• Author engineering documents and prepare purchase technical specifications
• Interface actively with design, production, and program teams
• Mentor peers, guide production with field-related issues/concerns, and review designs
• Direct designers in the development of functional drawings
• Direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels
• Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of a design or application
• Guide personnel in the fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and the development of testing methods and procedures
• Ensure that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications
• Design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software, including controls, engines, machines, and thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems