Senior Naval Architect/Marine Engineer

About the company The client of ours is a globally recognized boats manufacturer, known for innovation, durability, and performance. As part of their strategic growth, they are establishing the Professional Rescue & Tactical Division, dedicated to serving government and public safety sectors including law enforcement, fire services, and rescue organizations. They are now looking for a Naval Architect to be based in Singapore. This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in building the presence in Singapore and shaping a new division focused on mission-critical vessels. You will be involved in the design, engineering, and development of professional-grade vessels, supporting both new builds and modifications of existing platforms. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external design partners to deliver high-performance, compliant, and mission-ready boats.

Role Overview You will be involved in the design, engineering, and development of professional-grade vessels, supporting both new builds and modifications of existing platforms. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external design partners to deliver high-performance, compliant, and mission-ready boats.

Key Responsibilities Vessel Design & Development ·       Contribute to the design and development of new professional vessels for government and rescue applications ·       Adapt and customize existing boat platforms to meet operational and mission-specific requirements ·       Collaborate with external naval architects, design agencies, and engineering partners ·       Support the integration of specialized equipment for law enforcement, firefighting, and rescue missions Engineering & Analysis ·       Conduct structural assessments and scantling calculations using tools such as HullScant or similar ·       Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate structural integrity ·       Utilize hydrodynamic and performance prediction software ·       Ensure compliance with relevant marine standards, including ISO 12215 and ISO 12217 3D Modeling & Documentation ·       Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models of vessels and components ·       Produce engineering drawings and technical documentation for manufacturing and certification ·       Assist in prototyping, testing, and validation processes Cross-Functional Collaboration ·       Participate in technical discussions with external partners and certification authorities

Requirements ·       Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline ·       Hands-on experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) ·       Proficiency in 3D CAD software ·       Experience with naval architecture and analysis tools ·       Strong knowledge of marine design standards including ISO 12215 and ISO 12217 ·       Experience working on professional, commercial, or mission-specific vessels is advantageous ·       Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Why Join Us ·       Work on impactful vessels supporting public safety and emergency response ·       Collaborate with international experts and design partners ·       Engage in technically meaningful engineering projects

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