Ship Design Co-ordinator

Navis Consulting

5-7 Years

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Posted 11 hours ago

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Job Description

DESIGN COORDINATOR – SHIPBUILDING - FRENCH SPEAKING - EX-PAT PACKAGE

Navis Consulting are looking for an experienced Design Coordinator to join a Design team and support the delivery of designated shipbuilding projects in Vietnam.

Main Responsibilities

As Design Coordinator, you will:

Coordinate questions received from production shipyards and distribute them to the appropriate Design Team Leader.
Manage drawing lists and ensure drawings are produced and delivered to production yards on time.
Liaise with Team Leaders to identify supplier documentation required by shipyards.
Work with the Design Assistant to ensure drawings and documentation are correctly posted in Therefore for shipyard use.
Ensure RFM are completed and resolve discrepancies between issued RFM and shipyard requirements.
Coordinate between different trades during the design process, ensuring consistency of design modifications across all aspects of the project.
Liaise with the Project Manager and PING regarding design modifications.
Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure subcontracted documentation is completed on time for production.
Provide responses and resolutions to Bureau Veritas (BV) comments.
Escalate priorities, conflicts and technical issues to the Design Director when required.

Key Activities

Control

Check design-office work for assigned projects.
Ensure ship specifications and applicable regulations are followed.
Control quality and compliance with ISO procedures.
Monitor project progress and ensure drawings are released according to agreed schedules.
Follow up on 3D modelling.

Coordination

You will ensure effective communication between Design Groups and other stakeholders, including:

Project & Design / PING
Detailed design subcontractors
Industrialization / PVN Production and other shipyards
Classification Societies and Flag Authorities, including the French Administration

You will also report accurately to the Design Manager on project status.

Execution

Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable standards and specifications.
Take personal responsibility for specific documentation, including statutory drawings and technical/calculation notes requested by classification societies or flag authorities.

Competencies & Experience

We are looking for someone with:

Knowledge of shipbuilding regulations, particularly French codes.
A strong understanding of the complete ship design process: Project / Basic / Design / Industrialization / Preparation.
Knowledge of mechanics and processes.
Ability to critically assess design principles and propose alternative solutions.
Understanding and respect for ISO procedures.
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.
Knowledge of Cadmatic is an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Experience

Engineering degree with a minimum of 5 years experience, OR Technician with more than 10 years experience, including at least 5 years within a Design Department.

Personal Skills

We are looking for someone who is: