Production Engineer, Hull

PaxOcean Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean Group is seeking an experienced Naval Architect/Engineer to plan and prepare hull drawings, lifting and docking plans, and mooring layouts, while providing technical support to the production team.

You will serve as the technical link between design and production, translating engineering drawings into workable production instructions and ensuring compliance with class requirements, project specifications, and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Naval Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant marine/maritime experience.
• Strong understanding of hull structure, fabrication and shipbuilding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and production drawings.
• Familiarity with class and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive, team-oriented, adaptable to tight schedules and shipyard conditions.
• Ability to coordinate with design, planning, QA/QC and production teams.
• Experience dealing with Class surveyors and owner representatives.
• Capability to prepare technical reports and responses.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Production Preparation: prepare hull structure and production drawings (docking plan, lifting plans, mooring layouts).
• Quality & Compliance: ensure fabrication complies with class rules and project specs; support QA/QC inspections.
• Planning & Coordination: align deliverables with production schedules; interface management with outfitting and piping teams.
• Material & Fabrication Control: verify material specs and traceability.
• Continuous Improvement: propose fabrication method improvements; support cost control and efficiency reviews.

Skills

Hull structure understanding

Reading production drawings

Regulatory/class requirements

Coordination with multiple teams

Production planning under tight SOW

Problem solving

Site/shipyard adaptability

Education

Diploma in Naval Architecture or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Femap

GHS

Job description

• The role is responsible for planning and preparing drawings, like lifting plans, docking plans, and mooring layouts, as well as providing technical support to the production team.
• The role serves as the technical link between design and production, translating engineering drawings into workable production instructions while ensuring compliance with class requirements, project specifications, and schedule targets.
• The position supports block construction, material control, dimensional accuracy, and production problem-solving, while coordinating closely with design, QA/QC, planning, safety and shipyard operations teams.

Job Summary

• The role is responsible for planning and preparing drawings, like lifting plans, docking plans, and mooring layouts, as well as providing technical support to the production team.
• The role serves as the technical link between design and production, translating engineering drawings into workable production instructions while ensuring compliance with class requirements, project specifications, and schedule targets.
• The position supports block construction, material control, dimensional accuracy, and production problem-solving, while coordinating closely with design, QA/QC, planning, safety and shipyard operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Production Preparation

  Prepare hull structure and production drawings (docking plan, lifting plans, shipyard appliances, mooring layouts etc.).

  Checking stability and structural integrity.

  Prepare material take-offs and cutting/nesting plans.

• Production Support

  Provide technical support to entire production team.

  Resolve production issues related to fit-up, alignment, distortion, and welding.

  Coordinate drawing clarifications with the design department.

• Planning & Coordination

  Coordinate with engineering department to align deliverables with production schedules.

  Liaise with outfitting, piping, electrical, and machinery teams for interface management.

  Support procurement in technical review of hull-related materials.

• Quality & Compliance

  Ensure fabrication complies with class rules, project specifications, and company standards.

  Support inspections with QA/QC, Class surveyors, and Owner representatives.

  Monitor dimensional control and structural tolerances.

  Maintain proper documentation and revision control.

• Material & Fabrication Control

  Verify material specifications and traceability.

  Utilize cut -off materials into design as possible especially for shipyard upgrade and repairs usage.

• Continuous Improvement

  Propose improvements to fabrication methods and strategy.

  Support cost control and manhour optimization initiatives when required.

  Participate in production efficiency reviews when required.

Key Requirements

• Naval Architecture/ Shipbuilding Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 Years above with relevant working experience (Prefer in Marine & Maritime industry).
• Strong understanding of hull structure, fabrication, and shipbuilding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and production drawings.
• Basic understanding of Class and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented mindset, willing to work under tight schedules, adaptable to shipyard environment and site conditions, strong work ethic and safety awareness
• Ability to coordinate with design, planning, QA/QC, and production teams
• Confident in dealing with Class surveyors and owner representatives
• Ability to prepare technical reports and responses
• Capable of prioritizing work under production pressure
• Familiarity with shipbuilding software AutoCAD ,(Femap and GHS) is an advantage.

Education

Diploma in Naval Architect or Engineering