Manager Design Engineer Machinery & Piping

Job Summary

Using essential experience within machinery and piping projects, the role holder will provide all necessary inputs to ensure proper development of new‑build projects and manage the overall plan approval for all ships and brands.

Working with the Senior Director/Directors, the incumbent will monitor progress and deadlines of project‑related activities, collaborate with operating company teams in Miami and onsite, and ensure all contractual and technical specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director and Director, Machinery & Piping in revising drawings, plans, and technical specifications during the plan approval process and meetings with builders and makers.
• Assist with project development, including technical specification review and preparation, in coordination with builders and makers.
• Track and follow up on open items from the plan approval process with shipyard representatives.
• Participate in meetings with shipyard technical offices to discuss and resolve outstanding issues.
• Provide regular updates on plan approval progress, open item status, and key risks or issues to leadership.
• Collaborate with Vessel Operations teams both at the shipyard and in Miami throughout project development and approval phases.
• Conduct periodic site visits to shipyards to verify compliance between project requirements and production.
• Support and participate in testing activities, including Test Memo processes, sea trials, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as requested.
• Attend selected meetings and visits with equipment makers and vendors as needed.
• Support leadership during the vessel delivery phase to ensure smooth project completion.
• Coordinate and oversee activities of Machinery & Piping design engineering teams and plan approval managers at the shipyard.
• Monitor overall project status, ensuring timely communication of progress, risks, and issues, and contribute to the development of contractual new‑build technical specifications from concept through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Machinery, Engine Room, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a similar role or technical project development.
• Demonstrable teamwork, excellent communication, and technical proficiency within Machinery and Piping.
• Ability to manage and build relationships and strong time‑management skills.
• Proficient in English (B1 or above).
• Competencies & Skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Confidence using Auto CAD.
• Knowledge of classification society rules and marine regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Driver’s License.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification and are not intended to be exhaustive.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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