The Director of Turbine Engineering – Naval or Commercial Marine is responsible for the technical leadership, design integrity, and lifecycle engineering of turbine systems used in marine propulsion and onboard power generation. This senior engineering role oversees the architecture, development, and deployment of gas and steam turbine systems across commercial vessels and naval platforms, ensuring they meet stringent performance, reliability, and compliance standards.
Provide strategic and technical leadership across design, analysis, integration, and qualification of marine gas and steam turbine systems.
Direct cross-functional engineering teams involved in aerothermal design, structural analysis, rotordynamics, and thermodynamic performance modeling.
Guide selection, adaptation, and customization of turbines to meet specific ship requirements (frigates, destroyers, LNG carriers, cruise ships, etc.).
Ensure alignment with ABS, DNV, IMO Tier III, US Navy MIL-STD, and OEM specifications.
Oversee system-level integration, including gearboxes, auxiliary power units, generators, and control systems.
Lead engineering reviews, FMEAs, and system safety assessments for both newbuild and retrofit programs.
Collaborate with shipyards, propulsion integrators, classification bodies, and government clients on system implementation and validation.
Champion R&D efforts to support next-generation propulsion technologies (hybrid-electric, LNG, hydrogen-capable turbines, etc.).
Provide engineering support through FAT, SAT, sea trials, and post-delivery performance evaluation.
Develop and maintain engineering standards, CAD libraries, test protocols, and documentation practices for turbine systems.
Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of high-performing engineers across global engineering centers.
Turbine Design and Integration
– Leading all aspects of marine gas and steam turbine system development and implementation.
System-Level Engineering Leadership
– Ensuring end-to-end performance, safety, and compliance of complex propulsion architectures.
Innovation and Future Technologies
– Supporting the development of clean, hybrid, and digitalized marine turbine systems.
Defense and Commercial Certification Compliance
– Navigating a dual-regulatory environment and meeting both civil and military standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent.
15+ years of experience in turbine system engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
Expertise in gas and steam turbine thermodynamics, mechanical design, blade and casing systems, and dynamic behavior.
Strong background in marine propulsion systems, especially naval ships, LNG carriers, and auxiliary power units.
Proficient in engineering tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, Fluent, NX, Creo, MATLAB/Simulink.
In-depth knowledge of military/naval propulsion standards (e.g., MIL-S-901D, MIL-STD-167-1, MIL-STD-2037) and commercial codes (IMO, ABS, DNV).
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across product development, systems engineering, and field validation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to represent engineering to executive stakeholders and clients.
Direct experience in naval shipbuilding, defense contracting, or turbine OEMs.
Knowledge of hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced materials (e.g., ceramic coatings, superalloys), and emissions-reduction technologies.
PMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or similar professional registration.
Security clearance (or eligibility) for defense program involvement.