Techno Commercial Consultant, Shipbuilding Marine Engg Sector

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development for shipbuilding, marine components, offshore structures, and heavy fabrication.
• Identify and onboard clients such as shipyards, marine equipment OEMs, offshore engineering firms, and port authorities.
• Translate marine engineering requirements into manufacturable solutions using GKR Hitechs CNC machining and fabrication capabilities.
• Prepare and review technicalcommercial proposals, RFQs, tenders, and cost estimations.
• Advise on marine standards, classification society requirements (IRS, ABS, DNV, Lloyds).
• Coordinate with internal teams for production planning, QA/QC, welding standards, and material selection.
• Guide development of new marine engineering product lines (hull components, deck machinery parts, fabricated structures, precision machined marine parts).
• Provide strategic insights on market trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitive positioning.
• Maintain strong relationships with Chennai shipbuilding ecosystem (Kattupalli, Ennore, Chennai Port, offshore contractors).

Candidate Profile

• 20+ years experience in shipbuilding, marine engineering, offshore fabrication, or maritime equipment manufacturing.
• Strong background in hull fabrication, marine structures, CNC machining for marine parts, welding standards, and QA/QC.
• Proven technocommercial experience handling RFQs, tenders, cost estimation, and client negotiations.
• Deep understanding of classification society rules and marine compliance.
• Strong network across Chennai shipyards, marine OEMs, EPC contractors, and portrelated industries.
• Excellent communication skills (English + Tamil).
• Ability to work independently as a parttime or full-time consultant with periodic travel to Coimbatore.

Preferred Background

• Senior roles in shipyards (L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli, Bharati Shipyard, ABG Shipyard, etc.).
• Marine fabrication companies or offshore engineering contractors.
• Experience supplying machined or fabricated components to maritime clients.
• Exposure to global marine procurement and export documentation.