Job Title: Hull Outfit Engineer – Shipyard

Company: Western Group of Companies

Industry: Shipbuilding, Ship Repair & Marine Engineering

Department: Engineering / Shipbuilding

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: 3–7 years preferred

Location: Kochi, Kerala / Shipyard Project Sites

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Hull Outfit Engineer to oversee hull outfitting activities in shipbuilding and ship repair projects. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the installation of hull outfit components, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications, monitoring site progress, coordinating with fabrication and installation teams, and maintaining quality and safety standards throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate hull outfitting activities, including installation of brackets, foundations, supports, platforms, ladders, handrails, access structures and other hull outfit components.
- Interpret and work with engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings and technical specifications.
- Coordinate fabrication, fitting, welding and installation activities with supervisors, fitters, welders and other shipyard teams.
- Ensure proper alignment, dimensional accuracy and installation quality in accordance with approved drawings and project requirements.
- Monitor daily work progress, manpower deployment, material availability and work schedules.
- Coordinate with design, production, planning, QA/QC and safety teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.
- Inspect completed outfitting work and coordinate necessary rectification to meet quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with shipyard safety procedures,



permit-to-work requirements and applicable marine standards.
- Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, material requirements and other project documentation.
- Support project planning, work sequencing and timely completion of hull outfitting activities.

Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair or marine engineering projects.
- Practical knowledge of hull outfitting, fabrication, fitting, welding and installation procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of shipyard production processes, quality requirements and workplace safety procedures.
- Good coordination, problem-solving and reporting skills.

Preferred Skills
- Experience in hull outfit construction and ship repair projects.
- Knowledge of foundations, brackets, supports, platforms, ladders and structural outfit installations.
- Familiarity with dimensional inspection, alignment checks and QA/QC documentation.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple trades and monitor site productivity.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and project progress reporting.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should have hands-on shipyard experience in hull outfitting, with the ability to coordinate fabrication and installation teams, interpret technical drawings, monitor work progress and ensure quality execution within project timelines. Candidates with experience in naval shipbuilding, commercial shipbuilding, ship repair or refit projects will be preferred.

Work Location: In person

📌 Hull Outfit Engineer – Shipyard (Kochi)
🏢 Western interiors and marine contractors
📍 Kochi