Brightpath Associates LLC · 1 day ago
Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer
Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer responsible for overseeing the creation of work performed by the Mechanical/Piping/HVAC/Machinery discipline within the Engineering Department. The role includes full responsibility for mechanical systems design and performance, vessel systems integration, and managing a team of direct reports.
Responsibilities
Oversight and thorough working knowledge of all system schematics and machinery arrangements in accordance with contractual and specification requirements incorporating standards
Basic working knowledge of •ShipConstructor• software used to create the 3-D structural model for all vessels
Oversight and thorough working knowledge of CAD platforms including AutoCAD (2-D and 3-D) and AutoDesk Inventor used for •Rapid• •Prototyping• Piping/HVAC paths as well as the remaining (4) Engineering Disciplines platform for establishing the net space “Architectural Model”
Oversight and creation of all structural and resilient mounting for machinery foundations
Responsible for working w/ sub-contractors/suppliers for the development and supply of “custom” built equipment or packages in conjunction with Manufacturing/Supply Chain in regard to •Make/Buy/Flex/Combination• decisions
Responsible for incorporating manufacturing preferences and/or limitations as required
Investigate new equipment design concepts by researching components or systems and evaluating applications
Oversight and thorough knowledge of specifications for mechanical equipment in accordance with contractual, engineering and manufacturing requirements
Fundamental working knowledge of electrical equipment and installations
Familiarity with structural properties (first principal) and its working relationship to the Mechanical/Piping/HVAC discipline
Knowledge and understanding of MCA, ABS, Flag State and USCG regulations and their interpretation as applicable to all projects
Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer (primary contact) for all classification documents and submittals
Oversight and responsibility for all Mechanical – Piping -HVAC “Deliverable List” requirements for each project including 1) Concept and Owner Approval Drawings 2) Schedule driven Production Level Drawings and their respective content requirements 3) Material Specifications and Supply Chain tie in and handoff. Deliverable list requirements, contents and schedules as confirmed by the Project Engineer/Lead Designer
Participatory responsibility in the updating of the weight monitoring program for each vessel
Willingness to travel (domestic and international) on a scheduled/unscheduled basis
Good working knowledge of Industry trends and design requirements as they relate to this discipline. Requires working directly with the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and the “Yacht Designer” to creatively foster solutions to potential client requests
Responsible for the resource allocation of all direct reports within this discipline in engineering in concert with all schedule requirements confirmed by (Hull Specific) Project Engineer/Lead Designer
Responsible for performance evaluations, coordinating time-off (PTO) and daily personnel issues of 6-8 direct reports within this discipline
Excellent ability to lead discipline reports and foster a continuously learning environment that remains state of the art in focus yet grounded in the schedule requirements of each project
Ability to make well-formed, rational decisions and demonstrate problem-solving skill within organizational policies and procedures
Ability to work exceptionally well and be leader in the functional matrix environment of a custom design/build engineering group
Excellent communication, organizational, and written skills
Exercise administrative judgment on a regular and continuous basis and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people and quality of service within the functional area
Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing positively and effectively with employees, co-workers, suppliers and vendors
Qualification
Required
B.S.E. Mechanical and/or Marine Engineering
Extensive experience overseeing Mechanical/Piping/HVAC/Machinery engineering for new vessel design, refits, and custom yacht construction
Project Management and/or team environment experience
2D and 3D CAD experience – AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor and ShipConstructor
Marine Mechanical systems thorough working knowledge
ABS and MCA working knowledge
Excellent ability to lead discipline reports and foster a continuously learning environment that remains state of the art in focus yet grounded in the schedule requirements of each project
Ability to make well-formed, rational decisions and demonstrate problem-solving skill within organizational policies and procedures
Ability to work exceptionally well and be leader in the functional matrix environment of a custom design/build engineering group
Excellent communication, organizational, and written skills
Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing positively and effectively with employees, co-workers, suppliers and vendors
Preferred
M.S.E. Mechanical and/or Marine Engineering or 10 years of equivalent experience
Managing of direct reports experience preferred
Experience in design requirements and industry trends of Motor Yachts in the 75 to 150 foot range
Shipyard new construction, repair and refit experience
Company
Brightpath Associates LLC
Brightpath is USA based executive search firm providing recruitment expertise that enables businesses to meet their workforce demands.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase