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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: New Orleans, LA or Pascagoula, MS

The Mechanical Engineer role supports the design, analysis, integration, and production of mission-critical marine mechanical & electrical systems and equipment. This role develops 3D models and production drawings, performs structural/thermal/fluid analyses as required, and coordinates with electrical, controls, production, and shipyard teams to deliver compliant, install-ready solutions for commercial, offshore, and government/naval platforms. This position plays an important role in meeting our policy of supporting the continued success of our customers.

Design & Modeling

• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and installation arrangements for marine equipment, foundations, enclosures, machinery, and related components.
• Produce high-quality 2D production drawings, fabrication packages, and bills of materials (BOMs) with strong GD&T discipline.
• Create ship integration deliverables such as layout drawings, foundation/interface drawings, and installation details aligned to shipyard standards.
• Manage design data and revisions in PDM/PLM systems; execute ECR/ECO workflows and maintain configuration control.

Marine Integration & Production Support

• Coordinate with shipyard/outfitting teams to ensure designs are buildable, serviceable, and install-ready (clearances, lifting, access, maintainability).
• Support material selection and manufacturing methods; collaborate with procurement and suppliers to define technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Provide shopfloor and field support during fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning; troubleshoot mechanical integration issues.

Engineering Analysis (as required by program scope)

• Perform or oversee structural analyses (static, fatigue, modal/vibration) for foundations, brackets, equipment supports, and machinery components.
• Perform or oversee CFD/thermal/fluid analyses for cooling, ventilation, intake/discharge, and heat rejection challenges when applicable.
• Conduct piping network and/or pipe stress analysis for marine piping systems as required (supports, flexibility, vibration, thermal growth).

Quality, Testing, and Compliance

• Develop and support test plans (FAT/SAT), inspection criteria, and technical documentation packages.
• Work with class societies and customers to support approvals, reviews, and compliance documentation (as applicable).
• Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective actions (NCR/MRB), driving practical solutions that protect schedule and quality.

Project Execution

• Support engineering estimates, schedules, and risk management for assigned work packages.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and technical trade-offs clearly to internal leadership and program stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Experience: [8+] years in marine, shipbuilding, offshore, industrial equipment, or mission-critical mechanical design (government/defense a plus).
• 3D CAD proficiency: Demonstrated experience with one or more: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, CATIA.
• 2D drafting: Strong AutoCAD capability and experience producing fabrication/installation drawings.
• Configuration control: Experience with PDM/PLM tools (e.g., SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault, Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE).
• Drawing practices: Proven ability creating detailed drawings, BOMs, and applying GD&T.
• Marine integration mindset: Knowledge of shipboard installation constraints (space, access, weight/COG impacts, corrosion protection, maintainability).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with electrical, controls, production, procurement, and shipyard teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Shipyard / Outfitting Platforms

• Experience with shipbuilding design environments: AVEVA Marine / AVEVA E3D, CADMATIC, ShipConstructor.
• Clash management, spool/production outputs, and model-based shipyard workflows.

Simulation & Analysis Tools

• FEA experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, MSC Nastran/Patran, or Altair HyperWorks/OptiStruct.
• CFD/thermal experience with ANSYS Fluent/CFX, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM.

Piping & Fluid Systems

• Pipe stress tools: Caesar II or AutoPIPE.
• Network tools: AFT Fathom/Arrow or PIPE-FLO.
• Familiarity with hydraulics simulation tools (e.g., Simcenter Amesim or MATLAB/Simulink) is a plus.

Marine/Vessel Tools & Standards

• Working familiarity with weight/COG tracking and vessel interfaces (e.g., Rhino/Orca3D, NAPA exposure).
• Familiarity with marine class and mechanical codes/standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s, and applicable ASME piping practices).

Competencies

• Practical, installation-first design approach (buildable, maintainable, serviceable).
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and follow-through in a program environment.
• Ability to balance cost, schedule, and technical risk while maintaining compliance and quality.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received.