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You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of 5 to 10 Naval Architects/Engineers. It will be your duty to enhance the team's capabilities through regular training sessions and aiding in the recruitment process. As a technical lead, you will oversee projects, ensuring both organizational and project quality deliverables are met. Your role will involve collaborating with the central organization to define workload priorities and allocate tasks to the local team accordingly. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor graduate engineers & Naval Architects. Proficiency in software such as NAPA, FORAN, or Maxsurf is advantageous. Your technical responsibilities will include deriving vessel compartmentation for integrity and stability, conducting naval architectural calculations, and preparing intact and damage stability booklets for various vessels. Experience in Probabilistic Damage Stability Calculations is essential. You will estimate lightship weight, manage weight control during design development, and create statutory documents like capacity plans and tonnage plans. Liaising with class for booklet approval and providing technical support for software development activities will also be part of your role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a B.E/B.Tech or MTech in Naval Architecture.,

Job Description Head of Design & Engineering Location: Chennai, India Salary: Competitive, as per industry norms Role Overview The Head of Design & Engineering will lead the design and engineering function, overseeing the development of detailed ship designs, technical plans, and Bills of Materials (BOM). This role requires ensuring alignment with project specifications, industry standards, and classification society requirements. The position bridges design, shipyard production, and client requirements, delivering technically sound, high-quality vessel and marine structure designs. The incumbent will manage a team of naval architects, design engineers, and technical experts to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities Functional Oversee seamless progression from basic to detailed design phases, meeting client and classification approval criteria. Deliver engineering packages such as refined hull geometry, preliminary structural drawings, arrangement plans, piping GA drawings, isometrics, and hydrostatic/hydrodynamic analyses. Review and approve critical design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Establish and monitor quality assurance systems for revision control and inter-discipline dependencies. Guide teams on technology tools, including CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and integrated CAD/CAM platforms (e.g., AVEVA Marine, NAPA, ANSYS). Oversee structural optimization initiatives for performance and efficiency. Ensure adherence to budgets and timelines, identifying risks early and implementing corrective actions. Ensure compliance with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and obtain class approvals (e.g., ABS, DNV, BV). Drive compliance with international shipbuilding and ship repair quality standards. Recruit, train, and develop qualified design professionals, fostering academic and industry talent. Financial Monitor design deliverable costs, including validation and outsourcing, ensuring budget adherence and avoiding overruns. People & Leadership Act as the primary liaison between the design team, ship design agencies, project managers, clients, and classification societies. Lead multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring cohesive and timely output. Conduct performance evaluations using KPIs such as project turnaround time, design reusability, and compliance audit outcomes. Promote continuous training and upskilling to keep the design department technically competitive. Qualifications, Experience & Skills Bachelors / Masters Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred). 15+ years of ship design and engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Strong expertise in ship design fundamentals (hull form, hydrostatics, structural integrity, stability, marine systems). Proven track record in obtaining approvals from classification societies (e.g., ABS, DNV, BV) and regulatory compliance (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL). Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with production, quality, and project management departments. Practical experience in both Basic Design and Detailed Design , including technical specifications preparation. Advanced skills in CAD (AutoCAD, Rhino) and marine design software (NAPA, Ship Constructor, AVEVA Marine, FORAN, TRIBON). Experience in detailed piping design and drawings, using integrated CAD/CAM platforms. Knowledge of pipe strength and stress analysis software (CAESAR-II, PIPENET, AUTOPIPE). Proficiency in hydrodynamic and structural analysis tools. Ability to conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments to support design and engineering decisions. What We Offer A leadership opportunity to shape innovative marine design solutions. A collaborative work environment with global exposure. Competitive compensation aligned with industry benchmarks. Interested candidates can share their profile to [HIDDEN TEXT] Show more Show less

You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of 5 to 10 Naval Architects/Engineers. Your role will involve building the capability of the team through regular training and supporting the recruitment process. As a technical lead, you will oversee projects to ensure delivery to organizational and project quality requirements. It will be essential to interact with the Central organization to define workload priorities and allocate work to the local team accordingly. Additionally, you will supervise and provide guidance to graduate engineers and Naval Architects. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of software such as NAPA, FORAN, or Maxsurf. Your technical responsibilities will include deriving compartmentation of vessels for integrity and stability, performing naval architectural calculations, and preparing intact and damage stability booklets for various vessels. Experience in Probabilistic Damage Stability Calculations is required. You will also be responsible for estimating lightship weight, weight control during design development, and preparing statutory documents like capacity plans, tonnage plans, and sounding tables. Liaising with class for booklet approval and providing technical support for software development activities are also part of the role. Additionally, you will support the stability team in reviewing stability booklets and inclining experiment reports, as well as conducting inclining experiments. To be considered for this position, you must hold a B.E/B.Tech or MTech degree in Naval Architecture.,

You should have a good working experience to deliver the following outputs: Planning and assigning projects to the team. Micro planning of the daily activities considering the timelines of the project for the Designers. Input checks inline with the requirements of the project. Preparation of Technical queries if any. Structure detail modeling (including bevels & edge preparations) Assembly drawing/Fabrication drawing/Shop drawings. Part list, Profile sketches, Nesting, plate development. Weld traceability (Mapping drawing & Joint list). Expert in working on CADMATIC & Auto CAD software (Madate). Working experience on Software like Ship Constructor, Aveva Marine, Foran, & TEKLA preferable. Effective Coordination with internal & external team members. Improvement & Developments to be done in the projects assigned. Planning and responsibility of the assigned work. Qualification: B.E/B.Tech or Diploma Mechanical/Marine structures. Candidates with 8+ years of experience in detail design for offshore & shipbuilding industry. Desired profile of the candidate: Good Knowledge of detail design & modelling in various software is advantageous. Good analytical, planning, and reporting skills. Fluent in English (spoken and written).,