Naval Mechanical Engineer - Key Responsibilities
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We are seeking a skilled and experienced naval mechanical engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and advising on key mechanical system capability and technical risks, supporting the review of technical deliverables from the project's head contractor, and reviewing system documentation, operating procedures, schematics and design calculations applying mechanical system engineering principles, techniques, procedures and criteria for naval ship designs.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience in marine mechanical systems, design and specification of marine mechanical and auxiliary systems, including cooling systems, and understanding of systems engineering process from specification writing, requirement analysis and traceability through to system level design/interface, and requirements management.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Assess and advise on key mechanical system capability and technical risks.
* Support the review of technical deliverables from the project's head contractor.
* Review system documentation, operating procedures, schematics and design calculations applying mechanical system engineering principles, techniques, procedures and criteria for naval ship designs.
* Engage with the combat system delivery participants to address provision of combat system platform support requirements and establishment of the associated mechanical interfaces.
* Assess and advise on suitability of system characteristics including performance, contribute to safety and supportability aspects of the program.
* Review and provide guidance on compliance with classification society rule sets and codes.
* Mentor and share experience and lessons with project team personnel to advance mechanical engineering skills and knowledge within the project's technical team.
Requirements:
The position requires the following high-level attributes:
* Degree-qualified mechanical or marine systems engineer with strong knowledge and experience in marine mechanical systems.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and decision authorities and explain complex positions and issues in a concise manner.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and share experience and lessons with the project team membership to build mechanical engineering skills and abilities in the project team.
* Ability to influence thinking and advocate for the Project team's interests across multiple program stakeholders with divergent interests.
* Ability to rapidly assimilate information and describe viable concepts for solutions.
* Positive, solutions-orientated attitude.
Desirable Attributes:
The position requires the following high-level knowledge and understanding:
* Strong knowledge and experience in naval ship mechanical systems.
* Experience in design and specification of marine mechanical and auxiliary systems, including cooling systems.
* Understanding of systems engineering process from specification writing, requirement analysis and traceability through to system level design/interface, and requirements management.
Benefits:
This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team, contribute to innovative projects, and develop your skills and expertise in naval mechanical engineering.
About Us:
We are a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth and development.