JOB NUMBER: JB04448
VACANCY NUMBER: ADV05522
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ORGANIZATION: MSC Cruise Management UK Ltd
BUSINESS AREA: Office
LINE MANAGER: New Build Technical Director
We have an exciting new opportunity for an R&D Technical Engineer to join our growing Engine Technical Department. Reporting to the New Building Technical Director, you will Support the existing projects plan approval, and the new technology improvements for the research and development of MSC Cruise’s various maritime technology projects.
In this role, you will be a recognised expert within the marine engineering discipline for development of the new and existing solutions. You will have a good understanding of the growth and progression within the marine engineering discipline and how these should be effectively implemented on board our fleet of MSC Cruise Vessels. You will also be actively focusing on new technologies and how they can be applied to new projects, and retrofits across our fleet.
• Collaborates in the design development, system, and evaluation of equipment specifications to ensure that all statutory, company safety and operational standards and requirements are observed throughout
• Liaise with the New Building Technical Director in continually updating the specifications of the vessels under construction or conversion, ensuring that accurate records of all changes are maintained
• Performs market research to determine what types of products might be technically successful, while researching products on the marketing, looking at how they are performing and their viability for our vessels
• Monitors current and changing marine engineering practices across the fleet and act on feedback of the performance of vessels in service
• Monitors the performance of fleet equipment and services provided by manufactures
• Follow up and provide technical input on warranty failure claims in conjunction with the Guarantee Engineer
• Where required, you will assist in managing the department’s workflow in terms of reviewing specifications, drawings, diagrams, and the technical submissions
• Experience working in a Shipyard, or a Shipbuilding environment within Cruise industry
• Experience carrying out Inspections and Plan Approvals are essential
• Degree qualified in a specialist area such as Marine Engineering, or significant experience in the relevant areas such as Cruise Engineering and New Building Experience working in close contact with classification societies and other professional bodies
• Experience in sailing a 2nd Engineer, or higher, onboard Cruise vessels
• Ability to analyse technical information and make informed recommendations
• Experience producing precise technical reports and detailed product plans
• Have a working understands of the underlying (naval) architectural principals
• Strong computer proficiency, Excel (including use of formulas, charts, and tables), Power Point and Word
The existing right to work in the UK is preferred.
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MSC Cruises is the world‘s largest privately-owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in
Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf.
A game-changer in the world of cruises, MSC has built a global reputation as an innovator and has one of the
youngest cruise fleets.
MSC Cruises is a family-owned and family-run Company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and It is part of
the MSC Group, which encompasses world-leading maritime companies.
As a family who has found its fortunes at sea for over 300 years, protecting the oceans and the communities
that we visit is a top priority for us.
Having embarked on a never-ending journey of continuous improvement, MSC Cruises has integrated
environmental stewardship in all aspects of its operations. This commitment lies at the very heart of our
business.
We employ over 30,000 people worldwide. MSC Cruises is part of the MSC Group, which encompasses
world-leading maritime companies.
