Mechanical Engineer

Neuver Maritime – the trusted lifecycle partner in Maneuvering Solutions

At Neuver Maritime, we are building the future of Safe and Efficient Maneuvering at Sea. We are a company with strong growth, clear ambitions to scale our commercial footprint, strengthen customer partnerships, and set a new standard for lifecycle‑driven maritime solutions. Our focus is on innovative, result‑oriented solutions that empower our clients to get the most out of our products.

Headquartered in Norway’s maritime cluster, Neuver Maritime operates from key locations in Brattvaag, Aalesund, and Hagavik, supported by a growing global presence across the US, China, Singapore, South Korea, Poland, and Greece. Our expanding network of service partners and strategic locations allows us to stay close to our customers, respond quickly, act decisively, and build relationships that last.

As a market leader in maritime maneuvering solutions, we deliver high‑quality steering gears and rudders trusted by more than 14,000 vessels worldwide. Our focus is not only on product excellence, but on accelerating growth through strong commercial leadership, lifecycle services, and a clear customer‑first mindset.

Joining Neuver Maritime means joining a company on the move. You will become part of an ambitious, execution‑oriented organization where ideas turn into action, leadership has real impact, and there is significant opportunity to grow with the business.

Mechanical Engineer – Steering Gear Products

Neuver Maritime is now seeking a skilled, analytical, and hands‑on Mechanical Engineer to take a key role as product specialist within the mechanical and hydraulic discipline for our Steering Gear product family.

This is a central engineering role where you will contribute directly to product performance, lifecycle quality, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with product management, manufacturing, sales, and our global aftermarket organization to ensure that our steering gear systems remain best‑in‑class in a demanding international market.

You will be part of a highly competent team working with advanced mechanical and hydraulic solutions that power safe maneuvering for vessels worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide specialist technical expertise within mechanical and hydraulic engineering for the Steering Gear product portfolio

· Contribute to product maintenance, upgrades, and development, including preparation and improvement of technical documentation

· Lead or participate in product and process improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and lifecycle services

· Support manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams with engineering insight and problem‑solving

· Provide technical support to Sales and Contract Management during tendering and project execution

· Collaborate closely with our global aftermarket organization on product issues and contribute to resolving customer challenges

· Ensure that engineering decisions support long‑term product reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle performance

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering

· Strong competence in mechanical 3D design, preferably with experience in FEA

· Solid understanding of hydraulics

· Strong knowledge of machining processes and Design for Manufacturing principles

· Experience with 3D CAD and PLM systems is an advantage; we currently use Siemens NX and Bluestar PLM

· Experience from manufacturing or the maritime industry is beneficial

Personal Attributes

· Takes initiative, drives progress, and takes responsibility for results

· Works methodically and systematically, with the ability to plan ahead and prioritize effectively

· Capable of analyzing complex technical issues and making sound, rational judgments

· Demonstrates deep specialist knowledge within own field

· Communicates clearly, precisely, and in a structured manner

· Collaborates well across functions, shares knowledge, and contributes to team success

What We Offer

· Competitive compensation and benefits

· A highly skilled, motivated, and supportive engineering environment

· Strong opportunities for professional development in an international company

· Flexible working hours and attractive holiday arrangements

· Solid pension and insurance schemes

· An inspiring and safe work environment with the opportunity to work on sustainable and future‑oriented maritime solutions

Work Location

Brattvåg, Ålesund or Hagavik

Point of contact

If there are any questions we have not answered above, or you want to simply find out more about us, please contact:

Sverre Holmberg - Technical Product Manager

Email: sverre.holmberg@neuver.com

Jarle Aadland – Vice President Steering Gears

Email: jarle.aadland@neuver.com

Apply now and join Neuver Maritime!

70 years of innovation and expertise

As a market leader in maritime maneuvering solutions, we design and deliver high- quality steering gears and rudders—engineered for harsh environments

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