Project Engineer - Materials

Location: Pipavav, Gujarat (Site)

Experience: 5–10 Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Engineer – Materials to manage and coordinate material planning, procurement, inspection, inventory, and timely availability of materials required for shipbuilding projects. The role will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Planning, and Project Management teams to ensure materials are available as per project schedules and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor Material Requirement Plans (MRP) based on project schedules and engineering deliverables.
• Review Material Take-Off (MTO), Bill of Materials (BOM), and material specifications .
• Coordinate with Engineering and Procurement teams for material requisitions and purchase requirements.
• Track material procurement, manufacturing, inspection, delivery, and receipt at the shipyard.
• Monitor the availability of critical materials and identify potential shortages or delays.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding material delivery schedules.
• Ensure materials comply with approved specifications, drawings, class requirements, and project standards.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department for material inspection, certification, and documentation .
• Maintain material tracking records, inventory status, and project material reports.
• Support material allocation and issuance to various production departments.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Stores teams for proper receipt, storage, preservation, and issuance of materials.
• Monitor material consumption against project requirements and identify variances.
• Prepare regular reports on material status, shortages, delays, and procurement progress .
• Ensure timely availability of materials in line with the shipbuilding project schedule .
• Support project teams in resolving material-related issues affecting production and project execution.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of shipbuilding materials and marine construction requirements .
• Experience in material planning, procurement coordination, and inventory management .
• Knowledge of MTO, BOM, Material Requisition, Material Status Reports, and Material Tracking Systems .
• Understanding of materials such as:
• Marine-grade steel plates and sections
• Pipes and fittings
• Valves
• Welding consumables
• Mechanical equipment
• Electrical and outfitting materials
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems .
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and manage material priorities as per project requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Marine Engineering, Offshore Fabrication, or Heavy Engineering .
• Knowledge of Class Society requirements and marine material certification will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resumes at [email protected] for consideration.