Mechanical Engineer
Full Time, Permanent
Vaxholm, Stockholm
Who we are
JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.
JFD Sweden – part of a Global James Fisher Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.
About the Role
Are you tired of the corporate grind and missing the joy of the creative process? Join us to design cutting-edge technology and see projects through from concept to manufacture. You’ll work closely with a dynamic team, reviewing, testing, and improving designs, ensuring no two days are the same. Your workload will vary from new product design to meet client or internal specifications, to supporting existing clients with equipment upgrades or changes in the field. You’ll develop and solve product-related problems effectively, apply solid engineering principles while adhering to company standards and regulations, and assess technical queries to design new products. Collaborate with sales, procurement, and production to ensure optimal technical solutions, source suitable components, create part numbers, and develop comprehensive documentation. Ensure timely and budget-friendly engineering solutions, with opportunities for site visits to various locations.
The successful candidate will be a Swedish citizen deemed eligible for Swedish security clearance
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and solve product-related problems effectively.
- Apply solid engineering principles while adhering to company standards, processes, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Assess technical queries and design new products, as well as support the existing product range.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as sales, procurement, and production to ensure optimal technical solutions.
- Source suitable components and materials, and create part numbers and bills of materials.
- Create and meticulously check engineering documentation, including manufacturing drawings, specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certifications, and reports.
- Ensure engineering solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct site visits to other JFD offices, client assets, and suppliers as needed.
Knowledge, Experience, Skills Required
- Skilled CAD user, proficient in SolidWorks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Swedish.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable to changing scope or client demands.
- Experience in generating design calculations and working with DFA/DFM.
- Knowledgeable in manufacturing techniques, gas and fluid systems.
- Familiar with design standards and industry guidelines (e.g., IMCA).
- Experience with marine, defence standards, and class society rules (LR, DNV).
- Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience, with product design and PLM system experience.
- The successful candidate will be a Swedish citizen deemed eligible for Swedish security clearance
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: Design cutting-edge technology and see projects through from concept to manufacture, ensuring no two days are the same.
- Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with a skilled team, reviewing, testing, and improving designs while working closely with sales, procurement, and production departments.
- Varied Work: Engage in diverse tasks, from new product design to supporting existing clients with equipment upgrades, all while ensuring timely and budget-friendly engineering solutions.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
We 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. For more information Click here