Shipbuilding Expert

Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, MA is seeking a Shipbuilding Expert to support the NEXTSEAS initiative. You will partner with MMA leaders, Bollinger Shipyards, and international academic partners to strengthen workforce development in U.S. shipbuilding.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal and educational stakeholders, rigorous analysis, and clear communication to advance training, evaluation, and delivery of shipbuilding projects across the Americas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with ship production or a shipyard.
• Experience working with academic institutions, training centers, worker organizations, policymakers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of U.S. shipbuilding issues related to workers’ skillsets and industrial challenges.
• Strong analytical and communications skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; TOEFL score or equivalent documentation may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ship production and delivery in complex programs.
• Collaborate with MMA, international partners, and industry stakeholders to support the NEXTSEAS initiative.
• Support grant management, reporting, and coordination across teams and partners.

Skills

Ship production

Academic partnerships

Industrial challenges

Analytical skills

English fluency

Job description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), in partnership with Bollinger Shipyards and Finnish partners (Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Rauma Marine Constructions, Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova) has been awarded funding for a four-year initiative NEXTSEAS, Next Era Xceptional Technology for Shipbuilding and Education in Americas’ Seas to create a future‑ready, resilient shipbuilding workforce. This transatlantic collaboration will design and deliver an adaptive training pipeline that responds to the evolving needs of the US maritime industry.

The Shipbuilding Expert is a member MMA’s core grant team consisting of a Project Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and a Shipbuilding Expert who will partner with team members in Finland, Bollinger Shipyards, and other United States educational institutions.

This is a grant‑funded position with no eligibility for severance pay. ILAB, the Federal awarding agency for this project, retains the authority to approve all key personnel changes throughout the life of the award as stated in 2 CFR 200.308(f).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with ship production or a shipyard, with a primary focus on construction and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working with academic institutions, training centers, worker organizations, policymakers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of U.S. shipbuilding issues related to workers’ skillsets and industrial challenges.
• Strong analytical and communications skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required. Non‑native speakers must provide evidence of fluency, including a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or transcript showing completion of advanced English language coursework.

Salary

$75,000-$80,000 based on education, qualifications, and experience.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to [e-mail]. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. The finalist must complete a background check and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.