Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite Reporting To: Project Manager About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and versatile Lead Design Engineer with a strong background in piping design to lead our multi-disciplinary design team onsite at a shipyard. This role will not only oversee the detailed/production piping design activities but also take on overall project leadership, ensuring seamless coordination across Piping, HVAC, and Electrical disciplines. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, adept at managing project documentation, client communication and internal reporting, with the flexibility to transition to basic and detailed design phases for future projects. Key Responsibilities: I. Project Leadership & Management (Overall Project Lead): · Serve as the primary onsite project lead, overseeing the progress and coordination of Piping, and HVAC design teams. · Act as the main point of contact with our client, understanding their requirements, managing expectations and presenting design solutions and progress. · Contribute to and execute project plans, ensuring deliverables are met within agreed timelines and quality standards for all disciplines. · Prepare and present regular project progress updates, technical reports, and issue logs to our company management. · Ensure all project-related documents are meticulously maintained, organized and version-controlled. · Facilitate effective communication and coordination between Piping, HVAC, and Electrical design teams, resolving clashes and ensuring design integration. II. Piping Design Leadership & Technical Expertise: · Oversee and provide technical expertise for detailed and production-level piping design activities, including but not limited to: · Development of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) · 3D modeling of piping systems · Pipe routing and support design · Bill of Materials (BOM) generation · Isometrics and spool drawings for fabrication · Clash detection and resolution · Ensure all piping designs adhere to relevant standards, classification society rules, and project specifications. · Leverage expertise in Aveva Marine and AutoCAD for efficient and accurate design execution. III. Future Project Adaptability: · Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work on future projects encompassing various design phases, including: · Preparation of conceptual layouts, system diagrams, and preliminary specifications. · Development of comprehensive 3D models, production drawings, and supporting documentation. · Creation of specific documents required for shipyard fabrication and assembly. Required Qualifications & Experience: · Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field. · Experience: · Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in piping design within the marine/shipbuilding industry. · At least 1 -2 years in a lead or supervisory role, managing design teams. · Proven experience in detailed/production design for shipbuilding projects is essential. · Technical Skills: · Expert proficiency in Aveva Marine and AutoCAD for piping design. · Strong understanding of marine piping systems. · Knowledge of relevant marine industry standards and classification society rules (e.g., IMO conventions, DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) requirements for piping systems, material specifications, and testing). This includes understanding of pipe materials, pressure ratings, valve types, and installation practices in a marine environment. · Project Management Skills: · Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. · Excellent documentation and reporting skills. · Soft Skills: · Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills. · Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, onsite shipyard environment. · High degree of flexibility and adaptability to evolving project requirements. Show more Show less

Company Description Vik-Sandvik Design India Pvt. Ltd. is a Ship Design and Engineering Company that provides Classification, Basic Design, and Production Design for ships, as well as offshore Design and Engineering Services. The company, located in Chennai and Kolkata, started as a Joint Venture with Vik-Sandvik, Norway, and later with Wartsila Ship Design Norway. It is now an Independent MDL Group Company and is ISO 9001-2015 certified for Quality Assurance. Role Description This is a full-time on-site Head Design role located in Chennai. As the Head Design, you will be responsible for Ship Design Management, with a team of Naval Architects, Mechanical, and Electical enggs Qualifications 15 + years Experience in Basic and Detailed Ship Design Management 5 yrs Experience in leading design teams Knowledge of design software and tools Excellent communication and leadership skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture or related field