Senior Mechanical Engineer
FincantieriAbout the role
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer at our Sturgeon Bay, WI location.
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise for vessel construction and repair. This position develops practical, cost-effective mechanical engineering solutions while collaborating with internal departments, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution. This role provides office-based design support and hands-on shipyard support to verify installations, resolve issues, and ensure mechanical, piping, and machinery systems meet requirements, standards, and regulations.
Domestic travel may be required.
Essential Functions
- Develop and review mechanical, piping, and machinery engineering deliverables (calculations, drawings, specifications, ECNs)
- Design and support mechanical, piping, and machinery systems for construction and repair while ensuring regulatory requirements
- Provide support reviewing installations, answering questions, and assisting with tests and troubleshooting
- Coordinate with internal departments, customers and vendors to support schedule, budget and delivery
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Ability to develop complex schematics, modify complex mechanical drawings, piping and machinery diagrams, and system layouts
- Strong knowledge of marine mechanical systems and applicable ABS classification rules, USCG regulations, SOLAS requirements, U.S. Navy standards, and other applicable marine codes and standards.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Cadmatic, ShipConstructor, or similar 2D/3D CAD software for marine mechanical systems, piping, machinery, and equipment design
- Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
- Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
- Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 6 Years of experience required
- Six Sigma or LEAN certification preferred
Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:
- Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
- Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
- Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
- Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is
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