Lead Engineer Waterjets

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Do you like working on waterjets for the fastest vessels in the world? Are you the Lead engineer that likes to be challenged by the design & development of these state-of-the-art propulsors? And is an international working environment and the maritime business, something that excites you? Then have a look at our “Lead Engineer Waterjets” position in our Waterjet team. 
 
In the position of 

Lead Engineer Waterjets

at Wärtsilä in Drunen (the Netherlands), you find yourself at the heart of our Propulsion business. In this team you work in a small but dedicated team with the focus on the Development, Design and Service of our Waterjet product portfolio.
 
In our business, no customer request is similar. Customers can be found all over the world, having their own specific needs and requirements for their high-speed vessels and the waterjets. The increased focus to reduce the industries’ impact to the environment and the dynamics of the business are making the mechanical design an interesting challenge.
 
Besides the other Waterjet Experts working in this team, you will have the chance to work with many other Wärtsilä departments, suppliers, and the customers.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• You will lead and drive product development and R&D projects
• You will lead and engineer the waterjet scope for customer delivery projects
• Some departmental management tasks, like department planning, will be your responsibility as well
• Together with your colleagues you do the engineering for our product development and R&D projects.
• From the start of a customer project, you will be involved. You provide engineering and technical support in the sales phase to make sure we offer the right solution to our customers.
• Occasionally you will take part in product management and process development projects.

What do we expect from you?

• You hold a Bachelor or Master degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• In this position it would be a great benefit if you already have experience designing customer specific mechanical systems in the machine building, maritime or oil & gas industry.
• Knowledge of CAD system (preferably NX) and PDM systems (Teamcenter).
• Naval architect knowledge is a plus, since you will be working with maritime customers.
• Since we are an international company, you will be working with people from different nationalities across the world, therefor good communication skills in English are a must.

What we offer you 

We highly care for the employability of all our employees and employees are encouraged to take the opportunity to further develop their talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious, growth orientated organisation. We offer excellent terms of employment and promote a healthy work-life balance. We foster openness, respect and trust.

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

If you feel excited by being part of a dynamic working environment and you think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application, together with a Curriculum Vitae through our careers portal. 

We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Leendert Muilwijk, General Manager, Waterjets, through leendert.muilwijk@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 11/05/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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