Engineering Manager (Shipbuilding)

Responsibilities:

Task Management

• Managing a team that includes engineers, naval architects, designers, and drafters.
• Offer technical and design expertise.
• Scheduling design deliverables to support the project schedule.
• Ensure that vessel designs meet all contractual requirements and specifications.
• Oversee the technical review process for the procurement of all major equipment and materials.
• Supervision of interactions with classification societies, flag states, and any other regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for successfully resolving technical issues with OEMs, clients, classification societies, and flag states.
• Technical expert in weight management and control throughout the vessel construction process.
• Technical expert in inclining experiments and lightship surveys.
• Technical Expert for Sea Trial Protocols, including loading conditions.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Management Group, Engineering, and General Manager.
• High level contractual, negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Follow and update the company's design guidelines.
• Make ongoing design improvements that are pertinent to industry standards.

Interpersonal Management

• Effective communication entails listening intently, communicating ideas clearly, and offering helpful criticism to employees at all levels.
• Establish rapport and trust by being sincere, courteous, and trustworthy.
• Maintain communication with shipyard personnel and management to guaranty that product performance aligns with the organization's objectives.
• Create and preserve important external connections with suppliers, contractors, customers, partners, and government agencies.
• When negotiating on the company's behalf, be willing to make reasonable concessions.
• Create a robust network of contacts, subcontractors, and industry suppliers.

Information Management

• Educate internal and external stakeholders and gain a thorough understanding of the performance and specifications of vessels and products.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the applicable classification and survey authority rules and regulations that impact our products' performance and quality.
• In charge of engineering management reporting and documentation.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the scope and impact of various departments, projects, and business areas.
• Help the project manager calculate how decisions will affect other areas.

Requirements:

• Formal training in Mechanical or Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• A track record of success in using Aluminum in the Shipbuilding sector.
• At least seven years of experience as a Naval Architect or Senior Design Engineer.
• At least five years of engineering design department management experience.
• Excellent dispute resolution and negotiating abilities.
• Solid understanding of the Flag Regulations and Classification Society Rules.
• Orientation toward performance and results.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal abilities.