Lead Shipbuilding Project Engineer

Direct Search Global; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to manage planning, coordination, and execution of shipbuilding projects in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a marine/mechanical/naval architecture or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. You will oversee engineering activities, coordinate with clients and production teams, and ensure safety, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years of shipbuilding, offshore, or marine engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management, engineering coordination, fabrication and commissioning.
• Experience with ship owners, shipyards, offshore operators or classification societies is advantageous.
• Willingness to work full-time in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shipbuilding, offshore, or marine engineering projects from award to completion.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and progress to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with clients, classification societies, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Support procurement, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare project reports, manage documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Engineering coordination

Fabrication

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Architecture/Materials Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to manage planning, coordination, and execution of shipbuilding projects in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a marine/mechanical/naval architecture or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. You will oversee engineering activities, coordinate with clients and production teams, and ensure safety, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.