Mechanical Engineer - Innovative Wind Propulsion Technology

Mechanical Engineer - Oceanbird

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys turning technical designs into practical solutions? Would you like to contribute to innovative technology that is helping transform the global shipping industry?

Briljantin Consulting is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our client Oceanbird.

Oceanbird is developing innovative wind propulsion technology with the ambition to reduce emissions from commercial shipping. The company is a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius, combining extensive industrial experience with pioneering engineering solutions.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will join Oceanbird's Customer Projects team, where you will play an important role in adapting and delivering mechanical solutions for customer-specific installations.

You will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from requirements and mechanical design to manufacturing, installation and commissioning. The role offers a combination of technical engineering, practical problem-solving and collaboration with international customers, suppliers and shipyards.

Your main responsibilities

Develop and adapt mechanical designs for customer-specific projects and installations.

Translate customer and vessel requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Produce and review 3D models, manufacturing drawings, technical specifications, calculations and documentation.

Manage mechanical interfaces between Oceanbird's technology, vessels and shipyard structures.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and technical investigations.

Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners regarding quality, cost and delivery.

Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and testing.

Contribute to continuous improvements, standardization and engineering best practices.

Ensure compliance with relevant marine regulations, classification requirements and internal processes.

Key and mandatory skills

We believe you have:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience in mechanical design, product development or project engineering.

Good knowledge of 3D CAD software and experience producing manufacturing drawings.

Understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances and mechanical interfaces.

Strong analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and take responsibility for technical deliverables.

Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Desired skills

It is considered an advantage if you have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Maritime, offshore, heavy machinery or renewable energy industries.

Ship structures, vessel integration or marine installations.

Hydraulic systems, rotating machinery or large mechanical structures.

Marine classification rules and regulatory requirements.

Installation, commissioning and testing of mechanical equipment.

Working with international suppliers, shipyards or customers.

About you

We are looking for a collaborative, structured and solution-oriented engineer with a genuine interest in mechanical engineering and technical development.

You enjoy taking ownership of your work and finding practical solutions to complex engineering challenges. You are comfortable working across different technical disciplines and understand the importance of balancing technical performance with quality, project timelines and cost requirements.

You have strong communication skills and enjoy collaborating with colleagues, customers and external partners.

Above all, you are motivated by seeing your engineering work become part of real-world installations.

Location and travel

The position is based at Oceanbird's office in Flemingsberg, Stockholm.

As the role supports international customer projects, you should be willing and able to travel to shipyards, customer sites and installation locations. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on project requirements.

Why join Oceanbird?

At Oceanbird, you will have the opportunity to work with pioneering wind propulsion technology that contributes to the decarbonization of the shipping industry.

You will become part of a highly competent and dedicated team, working in an innovative and international environment where engineering expertise, collaboration and practical execution are key.

This is an opportunity to follow technical solutions from initial engineering through installation and operation, while contributing to a more sustainable future for global shipping.

Does this sound like you?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

For more information about the position, please contact Briljantin Consulting.

We review applications continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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