Chief Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) with Resolve to Perform

Are you a skilled Design Engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment? Are you ready to lead design teams and projects, while enhancing your expertise and growing as a leader?

Steerprop is looking for Chief Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) to join our growing team of azimuth propulsion experts. As a Chief Design Engineer, you will work in the Product Management team, which is responsible for defining and managing Steerprop products, delivery projects and R&D.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Design new products or improve existing ones
  • Independently lead engineering projects
  • Manage performance, targets, scope, and timetables of demanding engineering projects.
  • Collaborate with other Chief Design Engineers to develop Steerprop design methods.

We expect you to have:

  • At least three years of experience in machine design
  • A track record of successful engineering work
  • Understanding of material strength, bearings, and mechanical engineering in general
  • Strong skills working with 3D CAD-systems
  • Experience in marine or heavy industry (preferred, but not required).

We offer you

We offer you an engaging and challenging role within a dynamic and growing work environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape your own responsibilities. We are committed to supporting your professional growth in line with the evolving demands of the role.

You will work closely with colleagues and partners worldwide, which requires strong proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Your position can be located at any one of our facilities in either Rauma, Jyväskylä or Vantaa, Finland. Remote working possibilities can also be discussed.

Join us and experience the benefits of being part of a collaborative work environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn from and exchange expertise with top professionals in their fields.

How to apply

Please submit your confidential application, including your CV and salary expectations, by October 31, 2024 to careers@steerprop.com.

For further information, please contact Director, Technology and Product Management Janne Martikainen at +358 40 861 9101 on 11.10. between 10 AM – 1 PM EET, 16.10. between 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EET and 21.10. between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EET.