Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer - Naval & Offshore

Do you have experience leading propulsion/machinery design on complex naval/offshore projects? Can you balance shock/vibration, maintainability and space in tight naval compartments?

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We are looking for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer - Naval & Offshore to lead the conceptual & basic design of advanced marine mechanical systems. You'll be responsible for designing propulsion trains, control surfaces, and critical equipment/piping, from first principles to yard-ready deliverables.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Define and deliver concept & basic design for mechanical systems, such as propulsion train (engines/gearbox/shafts/bearings/couplings), planes & rudders, valves, hatches, and auxiliaries.
• Develop P&IDs, equipment layouts, pipe specs and line sizing; produce 2D/3D models and installation drawings.
• Run core calculations, such as pressure drop/pump sizing, thermal & hydraulic balances, shaft alignment, vibration/shock and noise (as applicable).
• Coordinate interfaces with structures, naval architecture, E&A, HVAC and combat/mission systems; resolve clashes and loads.
• Review vendor/co-maker documentation, support technical bid evaluations and package integration.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers, act as sparring partner to the Lead/Chief Engineer, drive design reviews, change control and risk management.
• Ensure class/standard compliance and producibility, support yard/shipboard queries through testing/commissioning as needed.
• Contribute to methods, templates and lessons learned to improve speed and quality.

• 5+ years of experience in marine/mechanical engineering with concept & basic design responsibility (naval/offshore preferred).
• Strong grasp of propulsion/machinery systems, mechanical components and piping design practices.
• Proficiency in reading/building P&IDs and 2D/3D deliverables (e.g., Cadmatic/AVEVA/ShipConstructor/SolidWorks/NX or similar).
• Working knowledge of class rules/standards and shipyard practices; awareness of vibration/shock and alignment constraints.
• Proven stakeholder skills across multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers, clear communication and leadership/mentoring ability.
• Curious, improvement-minded, and comfortable switching between large programs and fast-track packages.
• English fluent (Dutch a plus), and EU work eligibility preferred.
• Nice to have but not a must:
  • Experience on submarines, frigates or floating offshore assets.
  • Exposure to RAMS/FMEA, CFD/FEA collaboration, and commissioning/FAT/SAT.
  • Familiarity with PLM/ERP (e.g., Teamcenter, Navision) and SharePoint-based workflows.