Mechanical Design Engineer – Rudder Products

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 growth company with 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 help our clients 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 also 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 Design Engineer – Rudder Products

Neuver Maritime is now seeking a skilled design engineer to join our rudder team in Ålesund. You will be part of a dedicated team providing rudder and maneuvering systems to ships worldwide. The position offers professional growth, responsibility for technical documentation, and the opportunity to innovate tomorrow's solutions.

You will work closely with product management, supply chain, sales, and our global after‑market organization, and contribute directly to product performance and lifecycle quality.

Key responsibilities

· Design, modelling and validation of rudder systems and aft ship configurations
· Ensure product specifications meet relevant requirements and quality standards
· Optimize product and process configurations for performance and quality
· Improve engineering tools, templates, and workflows
· Support sales processes and CPQ‑related engineering

Qualifications and experience

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
· Proficiency in the use of advanced CAE software and PLM systems; we use Siemens NX Designcenter and Simcenter
· Experience with design for manufacturing, preferably in the maritime sector or similar heavy industry, is an advantage
· Fluent in English and Norwegian, both written and oral; additional competence in other languages is an advantage

You are able to

· Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong collaboration and communication skills
· Recognize and value quality at all stages of the product lifecycle
· Demonstrate adaptability and a commitment to ongoing learning, contributing to both personal and professional development
· Show a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a positive attitude towards new opportunities

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

Place of work: Ålesund

Point of contact:
Lars Rune Bolstad – Technical Product Manager, +47 926 03 541
Jarle Aadland – VP of Products, +47 951 56 173

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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