Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative and fast-growing company. The position requires creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to design and develop innovative ideas, resolve technical challenges and support equipment upgrades.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing efficient solutions for the design & development of cable handling equipment - ranging from small components to large structures - used in the company’s offshore cable installation and protection projects. The role also includes performing engineering analyses using finite element methods (FEM) with specialized software, supporting continuous asset improvement, innovation, and the delivery of current and future project requirements.

The position involves research and development at concept level for future company endeavors, covering the full lifecycle from design and engineering through manufacturing, final commissioning, maintenance, and modification-working both as part of a project team and independently as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed design and engineering work, including 3D modelling, as required.
• Perform design validation and verification, including analyses and tests as needed (load analysis, stress analysis using hand calculations or finite element analysis, part & assembly tolerance analysis, and functional / environmental / static load assessments).
• Assist in the design, development and evaluation of new and existing marine equipment.
• Prepare Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and plans.
• Create technical reports and documentation required for Company projects.
• Assist in the evaluation and troubleshooting of vessels and deck equipment.
• Study and determine forces and moments for use in strength assessments via finite element methods (FEM), supporting material selection, thickness, geometry and related construction decisions.
• Perform studies for the installation of cable or marine equipment on vessels, including FEA analysis and structural reinforcement drawings.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Naval Architecture, or a closely related field, together with advanced training in mechanical design (university, technical/trade school, or substantial equivalent on-the-job experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design and FEA analysis.
• Experience in marine equipment, offshore, shipbuilding, heavy structural design or related industries is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk AutoCAD, and ANSYS Suite (or equivalent FEA software).
• Solid understanding of core engineering concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and materials science.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of Rhino is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of animation tools (3ds Max or similar) is considered an advantage.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in both Greek and English.

Benefits

• Fast-paced environment
• Private medical insurance
• Company Bus from central points
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race, or disability. All information will remain confidential to the Company and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection legislation.