Shipyard Design Manager

A Shipyard Design Manager directs the technical development of ship construction projects from concept to delivery leading a team of engineers and drafters to ensure designs meet regulatory budget and performance requirements. They oversee CAD modeling design drawings/documentations and system integrations while bridging communication between design production and the clients.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management

• Lead manage and review all functional & detailed structural outfitting and production drawings (e.g. General Arrangements Midship sections) for new builds and/or repairs.
• Manages the functional & detailed engineering efforts for the new builds or repairs.
• Own and guide the overall technical solution for assigned projects.
• Identify and report technical risks to the Engineering Director
• Own and guide the overall technical solution for assigned projects.
• Manages the training and development of the personnel.
• Implement and manage QC & process instructions within the Design Engineering team.
• Ensure the ship designs & deliverables comply with Classification Society rules (e.g. ABS DNV) national regulations international regulations (SOLAS) client specifications and Senesco production preferences.

Quality and Process Control

Implement and manage QC & process instructions within the Design Engineering team.

Technical Compliance
Ensure the ship designs & deliverables comply with Classification Society rules (e.g. ABS DNV) national regulations international regulations (SOLAS) client specifications and Senesco production preferences.

Production Support

• Coordinate with project managers and production teams to resolve design conflicts during construction.
• Track the deliverables list along with due dates
• Manage project documentation including design reviews 3D models design conflict resolution work instructions and technical specifications.

Project Documentation

Stakeholder Communication

• Facilitate design reviews client presentations and progress updates.
• Send weekly updates on the engineering deliverables
• Support marketing and business development efforts for new ship design programs including concept design and technical proposal leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in engineering (Naval Architecture Marine Engineering or related field).
• Experience: 5-10 years in ship design/shipyard engineering with proven leadership experience. The Ship Design experience must include : a working understanding of all aspects of Naval Architecture Structures Propulsion and Auxiliaries Electrical and Mission Systems
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of ship systems including structural design piping HVAC and marine electrical systems.
• Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Shipconstructor. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and electronic document management systems (EDMS).
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational abilities attention to detail communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.