Lead Mechanical Engineer – Dredging & Marine Equipment

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and structural design activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers within the team.
• Develop, review, and authorize engineering calculations, fabrication drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support finite element analysis (FEA), sing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate effectively with project management, manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams.
• Participate in customer meetings, serving as a technical authority during project execution.
• Facilitate installation, commissioning, and field service support as required.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Contribute to engineering resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of mechanical design experience within industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, marine, energy, or related sectors.
• Proven experience designing custom or capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of structural, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred but not mandatory; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of CFD, FEA, or advanced engineering analysis is a plus.
• Experience in one or more of the following environments is desirable: heavy industrial equipment, marine or shipbuilding, mining and aggregate processing, energy and power generation, manufacturing and fabrication, material handling systems, or custom-engineered equipment.
• Willingness to relocate and travel as needed, with applicable certifications a plus.