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Deep Technical Lead – Marine Diesel Engines & Propulsion

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  •    mumbai
  •    Experience : 10-18 years
  •    Job ID : SHM/26/240
  •   Salary : As per market standards

Openings : 1

Job Description


We are looking for highly experienced Marine Engineering professionals with strong hands-on expertise in marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, and complex troubleshooting. The role will act as a Technical Authority for Marine Engines & Propulsion, supporting service projects, field teams, customers, and internal technical functions.

The ideal candidate should have a process-enhancement mindset, strong technical leadership capabilities, and a passion for solving complex engineering problems and building technical capability within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert technical support for marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, gearboxes, thrusters, CPP/propeller systems, and associated equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems during overhaul, installation, commissioning, and service activities.
  • Act as the escalation point for challenging technical issues faced by Service Engineers and Technicians.
  • Review technical scopes, job requirements, parts lists, drawings, and service methodologies.
  • Validate technical solutions before execution to minimize rework, delays, and incorrect parts.
  • Support technical teams during critical customer and site situations.
  • Analyse recurring failures, site observations, customer complaints, and technical non-conformities.
  • Build and maintain a technical knowledge repository covering failures, troubleshooting, lessons learned, and best practices.
  • Develop standard technical procedures, checklists, service methodologies, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Mentor Service Engineers and Technicians and strengthen technical capabilities across the organization.
  • Support technical pre-sales discussions for complex marine engineering requirements.
  • Participate in customer technical discussions and provide confidence in proposed engineering solutions.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, reliability improvement, and technology-led service solutions.
  • Support the development of IoT, remote monitoring, and data-led service solutions where relevant.

Candidate Profile:

  • Cost Guard / Ex-Superintendent / Ex-Chief Engineer / Retired Chief Engineer profiles will be considered.
  • Strong practical and hands-on experience with marine diesel engines and propulsion systems.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex marine engineering problems.
  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring mindset.
  • Candidates with a process enhancement / continuous improvement mindset will be preferred.
  • Leadership experience is important, particularly for the Senior Manager / AVP position.
  • No age constraint for candidates with the required technical expertise and leadership mindset





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