Design Head (Naval Architects Shipbuilding )

Position Summary:

The Head of Design leads the design department in developing and delivering ship designs that meet client specifications, regulatory standards, and company objectives. This role ensures technical excellence, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of design packages across all stages of ship construction—from concept through detailed engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define and drive the design strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design teams (naval architects, structural engineers, systems designers, etc.).
• Collaborate with executive leadership on business development, tenders, and R&D planning.
• Design Management:
• Oversee the creation of concept designs, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering drawings for various types of vessels (commercial, defense, offshore, etc.).
• Ensure all designs meet regulatory, class society, safety, and environmental standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, DNV, ABS, etc.).
• Implement design control procedures and ensure proper documentation.
• Project Oversight:
• Allocate resources and prioritize design projects based on deadlines and complexity.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, quality assurance, and clients during the entire shipbuilding lifecycle.
• Manage changes in design specifications and address technical issues promptly.
• Innovation & Technology:
• Promote adoption of advanced design tools and digital shipbuilding (CAD, 3D modeling, PLM systems, FEA, CFD simulations).
• Encourage innovative hull forms, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable design practices.
• Team Development:
• Mentor and guide senior designers and engineers.
• Plan workforce development, training, and recruitment for the design department.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Monitor compliance with legal, safety, and classification society regulations.
• Identify design-related risks and develop mitigation plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in ship design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of classification societies, marine design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, NAPA, Maxsurf, AVEVA Marine), and shipbuilding processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex ship design projects (commercial or defense).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience with hybrid propulsion systems, green ship design, or autonomous vessels.
• Familiarity with digital twin technology and model-based systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation and production engineering.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely completion of design milestones.
• Compliance with regulatory and class standards.
• Design-to-build error rate.
• Design innovation and cost efficiency.
• Team productivity and development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹240,000.00 - ₹370,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person