Manager - Basic Structure

Vedam Design; Thane; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vedam Design in India seeks an experienced Structural/Naval Architect to lead structure design and analysis for new builds, conversions and retrofits, ensuring compliance with ABS, DNV, BV and other hull standards.

Role requires offshore knowledge (API/AISC/Eurocode), and expertise in ANSYS/SESAM/NASTRAN/FEMAP/SACS, plus mentoring graduate engineers and liaising with surveyors and consultants to deliver high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Naval Architecture from reputed institute (M.Tech preferable).
• Experience in structural analysis for hulls and offshore structures.
• Proficient in ANSYS/SESAM/NASTRAN/FEMAP; SACS knowledge preferred.
• Familiar with offshore standards and shipbuilding practices.
• Ability to review drawings, ensure quality, and deliver reports.
• Liaise with surveyors and third-party consultants.
• Lead training and monitor CPI, SPI & QPI for projects.

Responsibilities

• Structure design and analysis for new builds, conversions and retrofit projects.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as IACS/ABS/DNV/BV/LR/IRS for hulls.
• Implement quality control to deliver high-quality drawings and reports.
• Review structural drawings and analysis with accuracy and scope compliance.
• Carry out global hull strength assessment and fatigue evaluation.
• Liaise with surveyors and third-party consultants.
• Review outsourced studies and procedures; monitor project health (CPI/SPI/QPI).
• Lead team capability development through training and recruitment support.

Skills

Structural analysis

Quality control

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Client liaison

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Naval Architecture

M.Tech (preferable)

Tools

ANSYS

SESAM

NASTRAN

FEMAP

SACS

Job description

• Structure Design and Analysis for New builds, Conversion and Retrofit projects.
• Familiar with standards, codes, and practices such as IACS/ABS/DNV/BV/LR/IRS etc. for steel, aluminum, and any other type of hull construction material.
• Ensuring compliance with industry best practices incorporating ease of construction, accessibility, fabrication, safety protocols, environmental regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiar with offshore standard practice and other similar code such as API/AISC/Eurocode etc.
• Implementing quality control processes to maintain high standards of drawing and report deliverables.
• Review of structural drawings and ensuring quality, detailing and sufficient information for the deliverables in line with scope of work.
• Review of analysis and assessment report with high degree of accuracy and in compliance with class/ rule-based requirement.
• Proficient in Finite Element software such as ANSYS/SESAM/NASTRAN/FEMAP. ANSYS knowledge and exposure will be preferred.
• Proficient in offshore structural software such as SACS will be preferable.
• Carryout global strength assessment of Hull (3 cargo hold and Complete model analysis), Familiar with fatigue assessment.
• Undertake first principle-based calculation to supplement and refine analysis package generate code checks and structural behaviors.
• To liaise with surveyor and third-party consultants.
• Review outsourced engineering studies, report, and procedure.
• Should have knowledge of shipbuilding and repair practices.
• Project health monitoring via the referring parameters like CPI, SPI & QPI.
• Preparation of Corrective & Preventive Action Report (CPAR) and circulation of learnings throughout the team.
• Estimating scope of work and manhours for the enquiry projects.

Above activities and the responsibility also extend to Team management –

• Building the capability of the team by carrying regular training and supporting the recruitment process.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored solutions.
• Driving initiatives to enhance project efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Supervise and guide graduate engineers while performing structural analysis.
• Checking the manhours log and assessment of team productivity.

Qualification -

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Naval Architecture from reputed institute (M.Tech preferable)