Senior Mechanical Engineer
Full-time, Permanent
Vaxholm, Sweden
Please note that this role requires security checks.
The Role:
You will lead the delivery of engineering design solutions and through‑life engineering support across the JFD product range. Acting as the technical lead within the engineering team, your work will span new product development to meet client or internal requirements, as well as supporting upgrades and modifications to equipment in service. The role also includes coordinating and mentoring a small team, allocating work effectively, supporting the development of junior engineers, and helping to drive performance through clear objectives, development planning and appraisals.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide engineering design input to new systems and products and provide support to the existing product range by assessing technical queries.
- Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, supply chain and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
- Creation of part numbers and bill of materials and sourcing suitable components and materials when required.
- Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports and checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
- Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget and adhere to engineering and company standards and processes (compliance to internal and external standards and regulations).
- Accountability and responsibility as the discipline technical approver of drawings and documentation generated within the JFD engineering team.
- Where applicable, responsible for promoting engagement to achieve a resilient diverse high performing team.
- Where applicable, the line management of a small team on performance, development, allocation/delegation of work and compliance to internal and external standard & regulations and develop and mentor team through the use of a competence framework and training, development plans and performance appraisals.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven mechanical design skills,
- Skilled in generating design calculations.
- Excellent Knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
- Specialist knowledge of relevant areas/processes within TDV design
- Knowledge of design standards.
- Knowledge of industry guidelines and relevant Codes, Standards and Regulations and procedures (Lloyds, DNV, ABS, DEFSTAN, MIL-STD)
- Knowledge of testing methods.
- Knowledge of Engineering Analysis programs (ANSYS, MathCAD or similar)
- Experience in using Solidworks.
- Demonstrated experience in a mechanical engineer or product engineer role.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storage of engineering packages.
- Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
- Any relevant diving qualifications would be advantageous.
Why join us?
- Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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Join our team in Vaxholm, Sweden! At James Fisher Defence (JFD) Sweden, we offer exciting roles that break the mold. Join us to work on innovative projects, engage in dynamic daily operations, and collaborate with colleagues from around the globe. We are situated at Rindö with the benefits of the beautiful Stockholm archipelago but with an easy commute through regular car ferry from both the northern and southern parts of Stockholm.
We offer a range of Tactical Diving Vehicles (TDVs), Underwater Life Support Systems, and ancillary equipment that leverage advanced and proven technology to support a variety of operational profiles. Our mission is to enable Special Operations Forces (SOF) teams to carry out their missions effectively and efficiently.
JFD is at the forefront of underwater capability, serving both commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine, and hyperbaric rescue solutions. We are the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. Our expertise extends to commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems.
Our Products: Tactical Diving Vehicles | SOF Insertion by JFD
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.