We are Helsinki Shipyard - celebrating 160 years of shipbuilding excellence. Since 1865, we have been designing, building, and commissioning tailor-made, high-class passenger vessels and icebreakers for extreme conditions. We proudly continue the legacy of Helsinki's own Shipyard, right in the heart of Helsinki.
With us, you get to design and build the ships under one roof from start to finish, in close collaboration with our customers. Our specialty lies in vessels that operate on the polar seas, but we can build everything from smaller yachts to complex multi-purpose icebreakers. To provide you with some perspective, we've built 50% of the world's icebreakers - without us it would be hard to navigate in the icy seas!
We are now beginning construction on a new heavy icebreaker for the Canadian government. The vessel will be constructed in Helsinki before being completed at Davie's shipyard in Quebec by 2030.
Read more about the project here!
Since November 2023, Helsinki Shipyard has been a part of Group Davie together with SATA Shipbuilding in Pori and Chantier Davie in Levie, Quebec.
We are now looking for a Detail Designer to join our 30-person Machinery Design team. The Machinery Design team is responsible for the system design, equipment procurement, and detail design of ship propulsion machinery and related systems.
The core competence we are looking for in this role is expertise in machinery detail design and 3D modeling. As a Detail Designer, you are responsible for 3D design modeling and the extraction of production material for ship projects. You will work in close collaboration with our shipyard's production team. A typical workday includes, for example, 3D modeling of ship engine rooms.
To succeed in this role, you:
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Have at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of Engineering
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Have experience in the design and dimensioning of piping systems for construction projects, such as district heating networks or power plants, and are interested in learning more about ships while deepening your technical expertise (previous experience with ships is preferred but not mandatory)
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Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
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Have experience with Aveva E3D or similar 3D design software
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Have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
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Are a team player with good social skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
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Are well organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
"The ship project takes from 2-3 years, and you can literally see the completion of the ship from plans to the finished ship ready for her maiden voyage outside one's own window. It's always a moving moment when a ship leaves for her home port"
Mohamed Elameen, Ship Theory Engineer
Why you'll thrive here:
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You'll participate in the entire design process, from conceptual drafts to collaborating with suppliers to the final product at the pier.
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Our tight-knit Design team values each individual's impact on projects.
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Sustainability is central to us - we participate in joint Helsinki sea monitoring, where the quality and harmful substances in the water are monitored.
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An environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow your expertise.
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We have offices in Helsinki, Turku, and Pori. We support hybrid work arrangements while also working together at the office on a weekly basis.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are a motivated and skilled designer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Your contributions will directly impact the performance, efficiency, and comfort of vessels operating in diverse marine environments.
Continue our historical story with us! To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Please note, applications are only accepted via recruitment system, not via email.
If you have any questions, please contact Juuso Jaatinen, Head of Machinery Design, Juuso Jaatinen +358 503755707 or [email protected] during business hours.
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As part of the selection process, candidates chosen for the role will undergo a routine medical check, which includes a drug test. For certain roles, a security clearance may also be required.
First application date: 28 April 2026Helsinki Shipyard