• Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer

    MI Wheel (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer

     

    Are you a highly skilled Marine Propulsion Engineer with expertise in hydrodynamics, CFD modeling, and propeller design? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges to improve marine propulsion efficiency? If so, we want you to join our team!

    About the Role

    We are looking for a Senior Marine Propulsion Engineer to lead the design and analysis of high-performance marine propellers. In this role, you will apply advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods and work closely with manufacturing and testing teams to optimize propulsion system performance.

    Key Responsibilities

    Design and analyze marine propellers using CFD software (Star-CCM+) and numerical methods

     

    Develop and validate computational models for propeller performance prediction

     

    Optimize designs for efficiency, cavitation performance, and structural integrity

     

    Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and producible

     

    Provide engineering leadership and guidance to junior team members

     

    Analyze real-world performance data to improve future designs

     

    Evaluate structural designs of propellers, struts, and rudders using FEA (ABAQUS)

     

    Author technical reports and present solutions to clients

    What You’ll Bring

    Master’s or Ph.D. in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field

     

    5+ years of experience in marine propulsion system design

     

    Strong expertise in hydrodynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

     

    Proficiency in Star-CCM+ and numerical analysis tools

     

    Knowledge of propeller performance optimization and marine propulsion systems

    Strong problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points!)

     

    Ph.D. in a related field

     

    Experience with cavitation analysis and testing

     

    Knowledge of propeller manufacturing processes

    Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages

    Experience with classification society rules (ABS, DNV, NAVSEA, etc.)

     

    Project management experience

     

    Work Environment

     

    Office-based role with occasional shop floor visits

    PPE required in manufacturing areas

    Potential exposure to machine shop conditions (noise, metal particles, etc.)

     

    If you're ready to take your expertise in marine propulsion engineering to the next level, apply today and be part of our innovative, high-performance team!