Design Manager

Position Title –Design Manager
Location – Philippines
Salary – Fixed Term Salary
 
Classification – Engineering, Design

• Chance to live and work in the Philippines, with an annual home country visit flight.
• Onsite and/or Offsite Accommodation, Medical insurance, relocation and demobilisation benefit for both employee and dependents.
• Tuition fees available (qualified dependents)

The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operations of the Design Department to ensure streamlined local design processes. Their role involves strategizing, coordinating, and supervising design tasks to align with production needs and fulfill contractual and external obligations promptly, within allocated budgets, and in accordance with quality standards.
 
About the role
 

• Establish a proficient and professional Design department by strategically planning and executing resource allocation and recruitment efforts.
• Manage the design process for new projects, defining scope, technical requirements, regulatory constraints, quality standards, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project design schedules through effective planning, direction, resource forecasting, materials requisitioning, cost control, and analysis.
• Monitor department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action in case of variances.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential pre-contract and emerging design risks in accordance with relevant specifications, policies, and procedures, ensuring timely resolution.

 
Key Requirements For Success
 

• A minimum of 10 years demonstrated work experience preferably in an aluminium shipbuilding industry.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of industry ship design software
• Good knowledge of Imo Rules (preferably IMO HSC Code)
• Has managerial experience
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Naval Architecture or Mechanical)
• Desirable – Chartered Engineer

Perks and Rewards
 

• The role requires full-time work in the Philippines, specifically in Balamban Cebu, the shipbuilding capital of the Philippines.
• Fixed Term salaried position with four weeks total leave
• Medical insurance (employee and dependents)
• Relocation and demobilization Benefit (employee and dependents)
• Onsite and/or Offsite Accommodation (employee and dependents)
• Tuition fee (qualified dependents)
• Transportation
• Annual home country visit flight

 
About Our Client
 
Our client is a global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting revolutionary defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators.
 
For over 30 years, our client has designed and constructed over 300 vessels for over 100 operators in 54 countries, gaining an enviable reputation for innovative shipbuilding using advanced technologies. From safe, modern shipyards located in Australia, the United States of America, the Philippines and Vietnam - and service centres located around the world – our client offers naval, government and commercial operators the highest quality ships, systems and support.
 
Should I apply for this role?
 
Absolutely! If you believe this role could be a fit for you, don't hesitate to apply now to Adam Davies/Megan Reeves. Even if it doesn't align perfectly with your expectations, we have a team eager to assist you in discovering your next career opportunity.
 
At Collar® Group, we value diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other unique characteristic. Our commitment extends to fostering culturally safe workplaces that reflect the diversity of our communities.