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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Global Customer Support (GCS) is a division responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. GCS Thrusters is a business unit in Global Customer Support, handling the aftermarket of KM’s Thrusters portfolio.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, reporting to the Team Leader, Engineering. In this role, you will be a key part of the GCS Thrusters Technical Support and Engineering team in Ulsteinvik, Norway. Our team delivers design solutions, documentation, and technical support to the business. You will have a close cooperation with global stakeholders within GCS. 

As our Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will demonstrate a structured approach to managing tasks, prioritizing and executing them efficiently in a dynamic work environment. You will oversee deliverables for refit and retrofit projects, develop upgrade packages for equipment in the sailing fleet, and provide advanced technical sales support.

Innovate for a better world with us. Protechting People and Planet drives every solution.

Responsibilities

  • Design and validate design solutions to their requirements and safety levels.
  • Take technical responsibility for deliverables in assigned projects.
  • Provide advanced technical sales support across teams and departments.
  • Offer expert technical support within the propulsion product portfolio.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.
  • Mentor and guide mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Significant experience in the maritime industry is highly beneficial.
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter or equivalent PLM and CAD software.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Norwegian.
  • Ability to dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.


You are able to

  • act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
  • comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination.
  • use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
  • analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments.
  • demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area.
  • co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

What we can offer

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions.
  • An inspiring and safe work environment.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
  • We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Work location
Ulsteinvik

Point of contact
Marta Riise, Team Leader, Engineering marta.riise@km.kongsberg.com

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

Protechting people and planet