Job Title: Chief Marine Engineer
Location: Vancouver, WA
Salary: $158,000 - $170,000 + 18% bonus + full relo
Summary:
A reputable shipbuilding company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Marine Engineer in Vancouver, WA.
Responsibilities:
The ideal Chief Marine Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
- Provides engineering leadership for vessel programs, coordinating with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, project management, and production teams to ensure successful project execution.
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Oversees vessel design and engineering activities across Naval Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines, including calculations, technical reviews, and 3D modeling.
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Leads engineering reviews, resolves design and production issues, manages engineering staff and subcontractors, and ensures adherence to engineering standards and vessel build plans.
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Develops and maintains engineering documentation, standards, procedures, design libraries, production drawings, work packages, and customer-facing deliverables such as RFIs, submittals, ECRs, and NCRs.
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Supports vessel construction through hands-on shipyard involvement, production coordination, technical problem-solving, mentoring engineers, and ensuring engineering deliverables align with project schedules and fabrication requirements.
Qualifications:
The ideal Chief Marine Engineer will have the following skill set:
- B.S. degree in either Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
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8+ years of leading design and engineering teams
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Experience using SolidWorks and/or Ship Constructor
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Must be A US Citizen due to the nature of this role
