Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:
o Define and drive the design strategy aligned with organizational goals.

o Lead cross-disciplinary design teams (naval architects, structural engineers, systems designers, etc.).

o Collaborate with executive leadership on business development, tenders, and R&D planning.

Design Management:
o Oversee the creation of concept designs, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering drawings for various types of vessels (commercial, defense, offshore, etc.).

o Ensure all designs meet regulatory, class society, safety, and environmental standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, DNV, ABS, etc.).

o Implement design control procedures and ensure proper documentation.

Project Oversight:
o Allocate resources and prioritize design projects based on deadlines and complexity.

o Coordinate with production, procurement, quality assurance, and clients during the entire shipbuilding lifecycle.

o Manage changes in design specifications and address technical issues promptly.

Innovation & Technology:
o Promote adoption of advanced design tools and digital shipbuilding (CAD, 3D modeling, PLM systems, FEA, CFD simulations).

o Encourage innovative hull forms, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable design practices.

Team Development:
o Mentor and guide senior designers and engineers.

o Plan workforce development, training, and recruitment for the design department.

Compliance & Risk Management:
o Monitor compliance with legal, safety, and classification society regulations.

o Identify design-related risks and develop mitigation plans.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 12-15 years of experience in ship design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of classification societies, marine design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, NAPA, Maxsurf, AVEVA Marine), and shipbuilding processes. Demonstrated experience managing complex ship design projects (commercial or defense). Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
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Preferred Competencies:

Experience with hybrid propulsion systems, green ship design, or autonomous vessels. Familiarity with digital twin technology and model-based systems engineering. Strong understanding of cost estimation and production engineering.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Timely completion of design milestones. Compliance with regulatory and class standards. Design-to-build error rate. Design innovation and cost efficiency. Team productivity and development.
Salary 30Lc Negotiable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?200,000.00 - ?350,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Yearly bonus
Education:

Master's (Preferred)
Experience:

10 key typing: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person