Shipyard Mechanical Engineer — Design & Field Support

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team (EDT) in Chesapeake, VA. The role blends office design with deck-plate work to ensure designs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with shipyard realities, developing well-rounded engineers.

Requirements include 4–8 years in shipbuilding, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, and strong AutoCAD proficiency; preferred tools include ShipConstructor, SolidWorks and Rhino; growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required and 4–8 years in shipbuilding or commercial marine.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design & Drawing Development: create/modify 2D drawings, layouts, and fabrication details; produce/update drawings in CAD; interpret P&IDs and shipboard specs; support installation drawings and isometrics; ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA.
• Shipyard Production Support: interface with production teams; verify designs are buildable and aligned with installation realities; resolve interferences; support work package development; provide real-time engineering support.
• Engineering Change & Configuration Control: support ECR/ECN development, assess impacts on schedule, materials, and installation sequencing; ensure configuration alignment with shipboard requirements.
• System Integration & Coordination: coordinate across Structural, Electrical, Piping, HVAC; ensure mechanical systems integrate with vessel design; participate in reviews and coordination meetings.
• Field Verification & As-built Validation: conduct shipboard walkdowns; capture discrepancies; update drawings to reflect as-built conditions; support redline and revision cycles.
• Test & Commissioning Support: assist with turnover, testing, troubleshooting; contribute to dock and sea trials readiness.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: identify design/execution inefficiencies; act as bridge between engineering and production; provide field-driven solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

P&ID interpretation

Shipyard experience

Engineering drawing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Field verification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

4–8 years of naval/commercial shipbuilding experience

Tools

ShipConstructor

SolidWorks

Rhino

Job description

The MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team (EDT) in Chesapeake, VA. The role blends office design with deck-plate work to ensure designs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with shipyard realities, developing well-rounded engineers.

Requirements include 4–8 years in shipbuilding, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, and strong AutoCAD proficiency; preferred tools include ShipConstructor, SolidWorks and Rhino; growth