Travelling Guarantee Engineer

Where passion meets opportunity

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Your Purpose

The Travelling Guarantee Engineer is a shipboard-focused technical role responsible for managing (creating / coordinating) and resolving guarantee-related matters directly onboard vessels. The position ensures timely identification, analysis, and resolution of guarantee issues during vessel operation, working in close coordination with ship operations, shore-based technical teams and reporting directly to the Head of Technical New Building & Guarantees.

Your Impact

Onboard Guarantee Management

• Embarks onboard vessels to manage guarantee topics directly at ship level.
• Identifies, investigate, and document technical deficiencies falling under contractual guarantees.
• Coordinates and supervise corrective actions performed by ship staff, shipyards, or service suppliers.
• Ensures guarantee issues are addressed within contractual time limits and in accordance with agreed technical standards.

Technical Assessment & Coordination

• Performs onboard inspections, tests, and measurements to support guarantee claims.
• Liaises with ship staff, fleet technical departments, shipyards, makers, and superintendents.
• Provides real-time technical feedback to shore-based management and stakeholders.

New Building & Delivery Support

• Supports vessels during delivery at the Shipyards (Protocol of Delivery preparation) and guarantee periods with an onboard presence.
• Supports in closure of Protocol of Delivery - related items.
• Attends sea trials, delivery voyages (crossing), and post-delivery follow-ups when required.
• Supports the verification and close-out of guarantee items originating from construction and delivery phases.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepares clear onboard technical reports, defect lists, and photographic documentation.
• Ensures proper handover of technical information between onboard assignments and shore teams.
• Maintains accurate records and provide regular reporting of Guarantee activities, findings, and corrective actions (using Shipyard/ MSC tools whenever required).

Safety & Compliance

• Carries out all onboard activities in full compliance with safety management systems and company procedures.
• Promotes safe working practices during inspections and troubleshooting activities.

Your Journey so far

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent technical qualification (preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipboard technical roles, new building, or guarantee management.
• Previous onboard experience is essential.
• Good understanding of ship specifications, and guarantee clauses.

Your Essentials

• Sound judgement and ability to prioritize under operational conditions.
• High level of adaptability to frequent travel and shipboard life.
• Professional attitude and strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently in an onboard environment.
• Clear and concise technical reporting skills.
• Effective communication with ship staff and shore-based teams.
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Job specific competencies
• Ability to travel frequently internationally

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!