Shipbuilding full of passion, highly specialized naval vessels, innovation and teamwork: This is what the NVL stands for. You too can grow into our shipbuilding family in which more than 1,500 highly qualified people in Germany and around the globe contribute with expertise and creativity to create something special every day.

Immerse yourself in demanding projects and discover an extraordinary working environment in which you can optimally develop your skills.

Naval Architect (m/f)

LOCATION:

Rijeka

Description

Do you bring experience in leading complex ship design, integrating advanced engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and have a high motivation to work in an organization where programs involve multiple international program stakeholders? If it fascinates you to join forces with highly skilled and driven colleagues in supplying high quality and reliable naval solutions to the shipbuilding industry, then come aboard!

The successful candidate will demonstrate

The Naval Architect (m/f) shall be the important role for our international team and will empower our Organization in Croatia. The role is a member of the Ship Theory Design department and takes responsibility for leading and overseeing ship design, engineering solutions, and compliance in shipbuilding.
The ideal person for the job will be independent and reliable, team player with systematic and meticulous approach to work. Furthermore, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language is a necessity. For this position, you should have the following key set of skills in your portfolio:

Independent development of advanced ship system design drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with complex project requirements, regulatory standards, and industry innovations;
Take ownership of designing and overseeing complex ship designs ensuring seamless integration across systems;
Use of CAD/CAM and other relevant engineering software for creating and modifying design documentation, while setting benchmarks for high accuracy and efficiency across various design stages;
Perform advanced engineering calculations and developing technical documentation for initial and basic ship design, always validating design integrity and compliance with the required safety and operational standards;
Support engineering teams, providing guidance on integrating ship theory and continuous design efficiency and optimization into vessel designs, and fostering a collaborative team environment;
Ensure that all design and engineering activities meet industry standards, classification society rules, and client specifications, while proactively identifying areas for improvement;
Develop and implement quality control frameworks, ensuring that all design outputs and engineering processes meet required standards and specifications;
Support design reviews and audits, addressing potential issues and discrepancies early in the process, and guiding the team to resolve these effectively;
Collaborate with senior department leads and quality assurance teams to refine design processes, integrating feedback and ensuring continuous improvements;
Oversee coordination with procurement teams to ensure strategic acquisition of materials and components, maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness and quality;
Act as the primary point of contact for communicating with various stakeholders, ensuring clear, timely, and strategic communication that supports project success;
Provide strategic oversight on the incorporation of updated maritime regulations into design practices, setting best-in-class standards;
Supervise and actively participate in the preparation of technical documentation and reports, ensuring that these are comprehensive, accurate, and tailored to both internal and external stakeholders;
Development and refinement of design standards and guidelines within the organization, ensuring consistency and innovation across all projects;
Provide expert technical oversight during the construction and testing phases, proactively resolving technical challenges and ensuring alignment with design intent;
Support technical design team meetings, contributing strategic insights and problem-solving approaches to enhance design outcomes;
Evaluate new materials and emerging technologies, assessing their potential integration into vessel designs, and guiding the team in exploring innovative solutions;
Ensure accurate, up-to-date project records and documentation available to all required team members, maintaining oversight on all aspects of project progress and reporting.

Qualifications

The Naval Architect (m/f) has a technical background balanced with industrial experiences and processes combined with start-up fast moving organizations, as well as:

Master’s, PhD, or recognized equivalent in structural, marine, ocean engineering, civil engineering, or naval architecture
A minimum of 5 years of work experience or an equivalent combination of advanced education and work experience after graduation is preferred
Experience with CAD software
Ability to perform finite element analysis for complex structures
Excellent knowledge of maritime engineering principles
Proficiency in project management
Ability to document requirements and specifications
Knowledge of structural reliability is an advantage
Excellent English language skills, German is advantage
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

What we offer

At the NVL, we rely on a storm-proven crew in which everyone can rely on each other. That is why we promote a working environment that invites you to stay and offer anchor opportunities such as exciting development opportunities. Of course, we will accompany you on your way with us with targeted personnel development measures, which we would be happy to tell you about in a personal conversation.

Would you like to set sails with us? Then we look forward to receiving your application via application link by mentioning your salary expectations and your desired starting date.

Additional Information

In this role, you will report to the Head of Ship Theory Design but will also closely work with other teams in our Croatian and international organization to ensure continuity of the day-to-day business and scale quickly.

The position is located in Rijeka and might include travel activities abroad and/or other locations from within the NVL.

To learn more about NVL, we would like to invite you to visit our website

www.nvl.com

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Naval Architect (m/f)

NVL d.o.o.

NVL d.o.o.

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