Team Leader – Hull Structure Design

About the Company

We, Smart Engineering & Design Solutions (India) Private Limited – SEDS, are a Marine Design and Engineering company with our office in Cochin, India. We work closely with leading international ship-owners, shipyards, classification societies and governmental authorities (both civil and naval) and have a track record of delivering first class service to our clients. We have a proud track record since 2007 of delivering designs from Concept to Completion stage with a diverse portfolio of Commercial Vessels, Passenger cum cargo vessels, Defence vessels, inland ferries and Patrol vessels

Role Overview

The Team Leader – Hull Structure Design is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all structural design activities for multiple ship design projects—covering both basic and production engineering. The role involves guiding a team of structural engineers and designers, ensuring timely and quality delivery of structural drawings, 3D models, calculations, and documentation as per class and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate tasks to team members across multiple ongoing projects.
• Monitor progress and ensure delivery as per agreed schedules and quality standards.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure coordination with other disciplines (Hull Outfitting, Piping, Electrical, etc.).
• Ensure designs comply with class rules, statutory regulations, and project specifications.
• Interface with classification societies (DNV, LR, IRS, ABS, NK, etc.) and shipyards for technical clarifications.
• Lead development of hull structure design from concept to production stage.
• Review and approve scantling calculations, FEM analyses, weight estimates, and structural drawings.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the team; provide technical guidance and training.
• Conduct peer reviews and ensure implementation of standard design procedures and checklists.
• Ensure effective internal checking and QA/QC before submission and coordinate with PMO and document control.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Naval Architecture or Structural Engineering.
• 12–15 years of experience in hull structural design (basic and/or production) for commercial or naval vessels.
• Understanding of the usage of structural design software (CADMATIC Hull, AVEVA Marine, NAPA, FEM tools).
• Strong understanding of classification rules and shipyard practices.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and multitasking skills.