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.

Focal Search Pte. Ltd.

is a premier Singapore-headquartered specialist executive search and talent consultancy. Built on the core belief that successful recruitment goes beyond technical qualifications, Focal Search focuses on strategic alignment and operational synergy—ensuring long-term success for both organizations and high-caliber professionals.

​Core Pillars & Values

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Specialized Sector Expertise:
Deep domain knowledge across specialized sectors including Marine & Offshore, Energy & Resources, Technology, and Commercial Services.

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Synergy-Driven Matching:
Rigorous qualification process evaluating culture, long-term ambitions, and organizational fit alongside technical skills.

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Consultative Partnership:
Dedicated advisors providing end-to-end recruitment strategies, talent advisory, and industry benchmarking.

​Core Services

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Executive Search & Headhunting

Targeted acquisition of leadership talent and hard-to-find niche technical specialists.

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Permanent Staffing Solutions

End-to-end recruitment pipelines for mid-to-senior level roles tailored to business growth plans.

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Talent Advisory & Market Intelligence

Strategic consulting on organizational structuring, compensation benchmarking, and talent retention strategies.