Senior Marine Design Lead - Vessel Design & Production

Confidential Company; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Marine Chief Designer to lead the complete design and engineering of marine vessels from concept to sea trials and final delivery. You will own technical decisions, ensure production-ready drawings, and coordinate with Classification Societies and flag authorities.

Extensive leadership and hands-on design ownership are required. Requires a Bachelor's in Naval Architecture or related field, with 10+ years in marine vessel design; a Master's or professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Naval Architecture, Marine/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree or certification is an advantage.
• 10+ years in marine vessel design and engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team across naval architecture, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical domains.
• Own vessel design from concept through detailed design and commissioning.
• Review client specs and convert to practical vessel designs.
• Prepare GA drawings, hull forms, and system schematics.
• Coordinate naval calculations including hydrostatics, stability, trim, weight, and VCG/LCG.
• Ensure designs meet speed, payload, endurance, draft, and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Naval architecture

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or professional certification advantage

Tools

3D vessel modelling

Production drawings

Nesting

CNC design preparation

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a Marine Chief Designer to lead the complete design and engineering of marine vessels from concept to sea trials and final delivery. You will own technical decisions, ensure production-ready drawings, and coordinate with Classification Societies and flag authorities.

Extensive leadership and hands-on design ownership are required. Requires a Bachelor's in Naval Architecture or related field, with 10+ years in marine vessel design; a Master's or professional