Job Description

About us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.

HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our team within engineering and product development.

Join us in our quest to solve tomorrow’s challenges and innovate our future!

What will you be doing in this role?
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Equipment Design, you will take a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of mechanical equipment within our product portfolio. You will work with a high degree of independence and contribute with technical judgement and experience throughout the engineering process.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of machines and mechanical equipment
• 3D modelling of components and assemblies with responsibility for technical quality and robustness
• Preparation and review of 2D drawings for manufacturing and documentation
• Development and evaluation of technical solutions within our product portfolio
• Creation, maintenance, and quality assurance of Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Preparation of technical documentation to support production, testing, and lifecycle activities
• Support and drive design improvements and engineering changes, including evaluation of technical risks and trade‑offs
• Collaboration with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and project teams

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who have solid experience with mechanical equipment design and engineering work, and are prepared to take ownership of technical solutions and see tasks through from concept to implementation.
You use your experience and education (mechanical engineering or similar) to apply sound engineering judgement and structured problem‑solving in your daily work, and we believe that you also enjoy sharing your knowledge and contributing to the development of less experienced engineers and support colleagues.

We also think it is important that you hold the following qualifications:

• Strong experience with 3D design tools (experience with Creo / Pro‑ENGINEER is an advantage)
• Solid experience preparing and reviewing 2D drawings (experience with AutoCAD is an advantage)
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturability
• Ability to identify practical, robust, and cost‑effective technical solutions
• Strong working proficiency in both spoken and written English

Should you not tick all these boxes, we still encourage you to apply – but we are looking for you who can tell us in the application how your work experiences and education is of relevance for this role, why you would be a great fit, and what your most notable and relevant strengths are.

We focus on relevant skills and experiences rather than years of experience or whether you hold a bachelor's degree or master’s degree.

What can you expect in return?

Besides the typical things, such as flexible working hours, pension and insurance, subsidized and varied lunch menu, free parking, and a great company culture, we can also offer you:

• A technically strong and collaborative engineering environment with high professional standards
• Opportunities to take ownership of complex equipment designs and influence technical direction
• A role where your experience and judgement will have real impact on products and solutions
• Support for continuous professional development and internal career growth
• The opportunity to work with equipment used in demanding industrial and offshore environments

Workplace: Kristiansand, Norway

Contact information and how to apply:

If you feel your experience qualifies you for this challenge, please apply online by 14th June 2026 and let us know how your experiences, skills, and education meet the requirements of the role.

Application can be sent in either Norwegian or in English.

At HMH we aim to include a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, certified by Likestilt Arbeidsliv, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

For further information regarding the position please contact hiring manager Jacek Bromberg, jacek.bromberg@hmhw.com