Lead Design Engineer

NOV

  • Fornebu, Viken
  • Fast
  • Fulltid
  • 2 måneder siden
Job Category: DesignJob Description:As a Lead Design Engineer at NOV, you will play a pivotal role in the development of subsea structural and mechanical products. You'll lead design initiatives, create production documentation, and contribute directly to innovation in offshore energy systems. Reporting to the Brøndby office and based in Fornebu, you'll join a team where you become a key technical contributor in a culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and precision.At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world.At NOV's business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers' energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy-helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition.SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US). Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV's workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.What We Offer
  • A flexible hybrid work setup (up to 1 day/week home office)
  • A collaborative and technically strong team environment
  • Projects with global impact in offshore oil and gas systems
  • Opportunities to lead technical development and grow into strategic roles
  • A professional culture emphasizing independence and ownership
  • Structured onboarding and continuous development support
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and analysis of subsea structural/mechanical systems
  • Produce detailed production and fabrication drawings in compliance with standards
  • Drive technical documentation using CAD and PDM tools
  • Guide junior engineers and contribute to multidisciplinary design efforts
  • Ensure design solutions comply with NS-ISO 8015 and other relevant specifications
  • Participate in concept development and fabrication follow-up
  • Support offshore project execution and cross-functional coordination
  • Innovate within product development frameworks for subsea technologies
Qualifications & SkillsEssential Qualifications:
  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Technology
  • 5-10 years of experience in subsea design and analysis
  • Strong skills in creating production and fabrication drawings
  • Fluent in English
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in product development and technical leadership
  • Background in offshore project execution and fabrication follow-up
  • Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk Inventor) and PDM (e.g., Vault) tools
  • Familiarity with ISO design standards
  • Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage
Soft Skills
  • Proactive and structured with high professional integrity
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to lead by example
Why Join Us?We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development.Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression.With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems you'll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today's energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future.Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.About Us: Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.About the Team: CorporateOur family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

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