Engineering Manager – Marine Gas Turbine Systems

The Engineering Manager – Marine Gas Turbine Systems leads a team responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of gas turbine propulsion and auxiliary power systems for naval and commercial vessels. This role focuses on delivering reliable, efficient, and compliant turbine systems, coordinating cross-discipline activities, and ensuring project goals are met on schedule and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team working on marine gas turbine systems design, integration, and validation.

  • Plan and oversee engineering activities covering turbine aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mechanical design, vibration and rotordynamics, and control integration.

  • Coordinate with other engineering groups (electrical, controls, structural) to ensure full system compatibility and performance.

  • Ensure engineering outputs comply with relevant marine and naval standards (ABS, DNV, MIL-STD, IMO regulations).

  • Drive technical problem-solving, design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments to maintain quality and reliability.

  • Support production, assembly, and commissioning teams with technical guidance during fabrication and shipboard installation.

  • Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and project management teams.

  • Track project milestones, resource allocation, and engineering budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes, tools, and documentation standards.

  • Keep abreast of advances in gas turbine technologies, marine propulsion trends, and regulatory changes.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Team Leadership and Development
   – Building and guiding a capable engineering team focused on marine gas turbines.

2. Systems Engineering and Integration
   – Managing interfaces and overall system performance within marine propulsion packages.

3. Compliance and Quality Assurance
   – Ensuring turbine designs meet classification and military standards with robust documentation.

4. Project and Resource Management
   – Delivering engineering milestones on time and within budget.

Qualifications and Skills:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.

  • Minimum 8-12 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

  • Strong technical knowledge of gas turbine aerodynamics, thermodynamics, rotordynamics, and mechanical design for marine applications.

  • Familiarity with marine propulsion system integration and relevant standards (ABS, DNV, MIL-STD, IMO).

  • Experience in project management, resource planning, and cross-functional team coordination.

  • Proficient in engineering software such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, CAD tools (Creo, NX), MATLAB/Simulink.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• • Experience in naval or commercial shipbuilding environments.

  • Knowledge of control systems integration and diagnostics for turbine packages.

  • Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Chartered Engineer status.

  • Exposure to hybrid-electric propulsion or emissions compliance technologies.