Director of Marine Mechanical Systems – Gas/Steam Turbines

The Director of Marine Mechanical Systems – Gas/Steam Turbines leads the engineering, integration, and lifecycle management of high-performance mechanical systems supporting propulsion and power generation across naval and commercial marine platforms. This role focuses on complex mechanical assemblies—including gas and steam turbines, gear trains, drive systems, and rotor dynamics—with direct accountability for technical execution, team leadership, and alignment with classification and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Lead the design, analysis, and integration of marine turbine-based propulsion and auxiliary power systems.

  • Manage the mechanical engineering efforts across multiple programs involving gas turbines, steam turbines, gearboxes, couplings, and alignment systems.

  • Ensure compliance with ABS, DNV, IMO, MIL-STD, and OEM specifications, including vibration, structural, and thermal performance criteria.

  • Oversee the development and validation of rotating and high-speed mechanical components using FEA, CFD, and dynamic modeling.

  • Collaborate with shipyards, OEMs, and system integrators on the packaging, mounting, shaft alignment, and torque transmission of turbine assemblies.

  • Serve as the technical authority during factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and sea trials.

  • Direct failure investigations, mechanical redesigns, and root cause analysis across the lifecycle of turbine installations.

  • Lead continuous improvement and upgrade initiatives for efficiency, reliability, emissions, and maintainability.

  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team of mechanical engineers and integration specialists.

  • Support R&D teams in developing and qualifying next-generation marine turbines and mechanical support systems.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Mechanical System Engineering
   – Focused on high-speed rotating equipment and propulsion-related mechanical subsystems.

2. System Integration and Testing
   – Ensuring proper installation, alignment, and commissioning in accordance with naval and commercial requirements.

3. Lifecycle Reliability and Performance
   – Managing mechanical durability, maintainability, and upgrade strategies over vessel service life.

4. Compliance and Certification
   – Leading adherence to technical standards, safety codes, and operational certifications.

Qualifications and Skills:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.

  • 12+ years of experience in marine mechanical systems, including 5+ years in a leadership or technical management role.

  • Deep technical knowledge of gas/steam turbines, rotating machinery, thermal-mechanical behavior, and marine transmission systems.

  • Proficient in rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, FEA/CFD modeling, and fatigue/life estimation for propulsion components.

  • Familiarity with naval and commercial marine vessel requirements, including redundancy, shock resistance, and acoustic/vibration limits.

  • Experience interfacing with classification societies, OEMs, shipyards, and field service teams.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred:

• • Background in defense shipbuilding, LNG propulsion, or energy conversion platforms.

  • Working knowledge of digital twin technology, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and condition-based monitoring (CBM).

  • Certifications in PMP, Six Sigma, or Chartered Engineering status.

  • Security clearance eligibility for government or defense programs.