Production Engineer, Hull

Job Summary

• The role is responsible for planning and preparing drawings, like lifting plans, docking plans, and mooring layouts, as well as providing technical support to the production team.
• The role serves as the technical link between design and production, translating engineering drawings into workable production instructions while ensuring compliance with class requirements, project specifications, and schedule targets.
• The position supports block construction, material control, dimensional accuracy, and production problem-solving, while coordinating closely with design, QA/QC, planning, safety and shipyard operations teams.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Production Preparation
  
  

Prepare hull structure and production drawings (docking plan, lifting plans, shipyard appliances, mooring layouts etc.).

Checking stability and structural integrity.

Prepare material take-offs and cutting/nesting plans.

• Production Support
  
  

Provide technical support to entire production team.

Resolve production issues related to fit-up, alignment, distortion, and welding.

Coordinate drawing clarifications with the design department.

• Planning & Coordination
  
  

Coordinate with engineering department to align deliverables with production schedules.

Liaise with outfitting, piping, electrical, and machinery teams for interface management.

Support procurement in technical review of hull-related materials.

• Quality & Compliance
  
  

Ensure fabrication complies with class rules, project specifications, and company standards.

Support inspections with QA/QC, Class surveyors, and Owner representatives.

Monitor dimensional control and structural tolerances.

Maintain proper documentation and revision control.

• Material & Fabrication Control
  
  

Verify material specifications and traceability.

Utilize cut -off materials into design as possible especially for shipyard upgrade and repairs usage.

• Continuous Improvement
  
  

Propose improvements to fabrication methods and strategy.

Support cost control and manhour optimization initiatives when required.

Participate in production efficiency reviews when required.

Key Requirements

• Naval Architecture/ Shipbuilding Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 Years above with relevant working experience (Prefer in Marine & Maritime industry).
• Strong understanding of hull structure, fabrication, and shipbuilding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and production drawings.
• Basic understanding of Class and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented mindset, willing to work under tight schedules, adaptable to shipyard environment and site conditions, strong work ethic and safety awareness
• Ability to coordinate with design, planning, QA/QC, and production teams
• Confident in dealing with Class surveyors and owner representatives
• Ability to prepare technical reports and responses
• Capable of prioritizing work under production pressure
• Familiarity with shipbuilding software AutoCAD ,(Femap and GHS) is an advantage.
  
  

Education

Diploma in Naval Architect or Engineering