Shipboard Systems R&D Lead - Innovation & Projects

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the aboard-systems innovation pole within the R&D engineering ships department in Marseille. You will audit existing onboard systems, assess new technologies, and manage cross-functional projects covering safety, power management, and future propulsion concepts.

The role requires strong project leadership, a track record in oil & gas or maritime industries, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Process/Energetic/Mechanical fields.
• Knowledge of system on board vessels and power management systems.
• Experience in project management and leading teams.
• Fluent in English with strong communication in multicultural environments.
• 10+ years in oil & gas, maritime, or industrial process industries.

Responsibilities

• Make a continuous audit of existing system.
• Review and assess technologies with marine potential.
• Launch, manage and deliver projects.
• Support concept ships projects (ammonia, hydrogen, carbon capture).
• Support R&D support team on NB or retrofit projects.
• Support delivery team on project realization.
• Organize and follow-up project activities and KPIs (meetings, budget, planning, resources).
• Manage the quality of projects and deliverables from the team.
• Become a recognized expert in the field.
• Define road map for the system engineering part.
• Issue periodical reporting to the R&D engineering ships manager.

Skills

System on board knowledge

Project management

Team management

English fluency

Digital/ electrical architecture

Education

Engineering degree (Process/Energetic/Mechanical)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

CMA CGM is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the aboard-systems innovation pole within the R&D engineering ships department in Marseille. You will audit existing onboard systems, assess new technologies, and manage cross-functional projects covering safety, power management, and future propulsion concepts.

The role requires strong project leadership, a track record in oil & gas or maritime industries, and fluent English.