Team Lead - Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead - Mechanical Engineering within the Naval Engineering department, reporting to the Engineering Manager - Naval. This role requires strong leadership, communication, technical expertise, and planning skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost effective, and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle for our Naval Handling products, which include Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Systems and Mission Bay Handling Systems.

Due to security restrictions the successful candidate will be required to attain UK BPSS and SC Clearance with no caveats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall leadership and management of the mechanical engineering team based in the UK and Europe.
• Ensuring the mechanical engineering team has the appropriate people, processes and tools to successfully execute its scope, and taking a proactive lead to rectify where there are deficiencies.
• Estimating, and delivering in accordance with the estimate, mechanical engineering scope for all projects including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering design, in-service support, Research & Development (R&D) and New Sales Opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, resources and schedules for all mechanical engineering scope.
• Monitor and analyse project performance metrics, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Collaborate with clients, internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering professional development.
• Build an innovation culture within the team to ensure our products remain at the cutting edge of naval technology.
• Develop mechanical engineering solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Provide technical reference / guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments, and customers. Approve / witness factory tests and inspections at supplier’s works.
• Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance / approval to suppliers.
• Checking the technical work of others and provide technical guidance to colleagues in other departments and to suppliers and customers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Chartered Engineer preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) engineering leadership experience relevant to this role.
• Proven experience (10+ years) mechanical engineering experience relevant to this role.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated industry.
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to design and prepare detailed mechanical designs, drawings and calculations.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering software and tools (2D and 3D) relevant to the marine industry.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong people skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Location:
The role is based in Gateshead, United Kingdom and a hybrid working arrangement is available (3 days a week in the office).

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• An inspiring and safe work environment
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
• We offer hybrid working arrangements

Where you will be working

Gateshead, NE11 0QD

Interested in knowing more? Contact:

Craig Clarke, Engineering Manager - Naval

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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