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.