Project Engineer - Propulsion systems

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a

Project Engineer

to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in Havant, but also hybrid working arrangements are possible.

What you will be doing

• Project management and technical specification, configuration, and support activities for externally manufactured electro/mechanical products.
• On time delivery and correct quality of product manufacture and support data for above products.
• Project monitoring and recording changes.
• Compliance with Export Control requirements.
• Time management and general organisational skills.
• Develop knowledge base of product specification and integration within wider team.
• Work well within the Engineering and the wider WDSL team.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

As Project Engineer your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate Engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance to specific codes. Ensure adherence to the Engineering Business Management System (BMS) and the overall company BMS.
• Work closely with the Systems and the Design teams to create requirements capture, and other relevant documentation for a project.
• Ensure that changes are recorded according to the BMS.
• Liaise with the main project stakeholders, internal and external.
• Delegate tasks to the team, work closely with the Project Manager and the Engineering Managers.
• Coordinate multidiscipline projects (Mechanical / Electrical).
• Mentor junior members of staff.
• Work harmoniously with other company functions.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant data control requirements.
• Be prepared to visit clients or suppliers at short notice.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Degree BEng (Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical, Naval, Chemical, Aerospace, or other Engineering or Scientific disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computing).
• CEng or working towards.
• Working experience in the field of Engineering especially Mechanical, Electrical. Other relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Mid-Senior Level position.
• Must be eligible for SC level clearance.

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

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

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Dr Alkistis Karabela, Deputy GM Engineering, through alkistis.karabela@wartsiladefence.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: 04/10/2024 

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.