R&D Technical Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our fastest growing departments here at MSC Cruises. We are looking for an R&D Technical Engineer to support the New Building Technical Director in the technology development efforts for the research and development of MSC Cruise's various maritime technology projects. This opportunity will allow you to be a recognized expert within the marine engineering discipline for development of the new solutions. Providing developments within the marine engineering discipline areas and providing solutions on how these should be implemented on board MSC Cruise Vessels. You will also be aware of the development of new technology to apply to new project and retrofit.

• Perform market research to determine what types of products might be technically successful, research product ideas to determine their viability, and research how existing products on the market are performing.
• Assist the Research & Development area of expertise in meetings and visits with stakeholders.
• Keep appraised of current and changing marine engineering practices in the MSC Cruise and receives and acts on feedback on the performance of vessels in service.
• Collaborate in the design development, system, and evaluation of equipment specifications to ensure that all statutory, Company safety and operational standards and requirements are observed throughout.
• Conducts research and development activities.
• Monitors products and performance of manufactures that provide fleet equipment and services.
• Liaise with the New Building Technical Director in continually updating the specifications of the vessels under construction or conversion to ensure that accurate records of all changes are maintained and that on delivery or re- delivery of the vessels an "as fitted" specification is available.
• If needed assist in manage Department workflow in terms of reviewing specifications, drawings, diagrams, and he technical submissions in accordance with stablished procedures.
• Follow up and provide technical input on warranty failure claims in conjunction with the Guarantee Engineer.
Impact (what impact will the role holder have on the team/ department/ function/ stakeholders):
• To maintain contact with Shipyards, the Classification Societies, Regulatory Bodies, Professional Bodies, subcontractors, and equipment manufactures within the levels determined by the Management to continually monitor developments in the field of defined responsibility.
• To support as requested by the Management in developing procedures and schedules for the inspection and testing of the equipment and systems and subsequent protection against damage and misuse.
  
  Independent, confident, self-motivated person who is prepared to undertake any kind of task, usually at short notice.
• Able to act with complete discretion
• Good interpersonal al communication skills
• Be able to have a flexible approach to working.
• Good organizing and planning skills.
The existing right to live and work in the UK would be preferred.