Naval Architect

Ocean Blue Boating; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Blue Boating in Mumbai invites a Senior Naval Architect to design hull forms and production drawings for FRP boats (5m–20m) and to perform hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses using Rhino, Maxsurf, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ORCA3D and ANSYS.

You will prepare stability booklets and weight estimation documents, oversee 3D modeling for mold making, ensure IRS/DGS/MoD compliance, and collaborate with production, mechanical, and electrical teams to realize design intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering or Ship Design.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in FRP boat design and construction.
• Proficiency with naval architecture software listed above.

Responsibilities

• Design hull forms, arrangements, and construction drawings for FRP boats (5m–20m).
• Perform hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses using specified tools.
• Prepare stability booklets, inclining reports, and weight estimation documents as per requirements.
• Oversee 3D modeling and generate production drawings for mold making and FRP layup.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, DGS, and MoD guidelines.
• Collaborate with production, mechanical, and electrical teams to meet design intent.
• Support FAT, HAT, and SAT activities; liaise with classification and defense QA.
• Maintain technical documentation and revision control per ISO and defense standards.

Skills

Naval architecture concepts

Seakeeping principles

Education

Bachelor's in Naval Architecture

Masters preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Maxsurf

ORCA3D

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hull forms, general arrangements, and construction drawings for FRP boats (5m to 20m).
• Perform hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analysis using software tools (e.g., Rhino, Maxsurf, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ORCA3D, ANSYS, etc.).
• Prepare stability booklets, inclining experiment reports, and weight estimation documents as per classification society and MoD requirements.
• Oversee 3D modeling and generate production drawings for mold making and FRP layup.
• Ensure compliance with Indian regulatory bodies such as: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Defence procurement guidelines.
• Collaborate with production, mechanical, and electrical teams during construction to ensure design intent is met.
• Support in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT).
• Liaise with classification societies and defense quality assurance representatives for design approval and certifications.
• Maintain technical documentation, design records, and revision control as per ISO and defense standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture / Ocean Engineering / Ship Design from a reputed institution (Masters preferred).

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in FRP boat design and construction.

Proficiency in naval architecture software (AutoCAD, Rhino, Maxsurf, ORCA3D, SolidWorks, etc.).

Good understanding of FRP structural design, sandwich construction, and hand layup/vacuum infusion techniques.

Familiarity

with defense procurement process and technical documentation requirements.

Working knowledge of stability, propulsion, maneuvering, and seakeeping principles for small craft.

Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

eferred Skills

Experience working on defense contracts or government tenders.

Knowledge of IMO High-Speed Craft Code and SOLAS requirements.

Exposure to ISO 12215 standards for small craft design.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

Work Conditions

Based at [Company Yard/Office Location]

Occasional travel to shipyards, vendor locations, and trial sites as required

Will be part of a cross-functional technical and production team