Marine Engineering - Head of Discipline

Posting Date: 2 Oct 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Viareggio, IT, 55049 La Spezia, IT, 19124

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Level of experience: Director

RINA is currently recruiting for a Marine Engineering - Head of Discipline to join its office in Genoa, Viareggio o La Spezia, Italy within the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division.

Mission

The Head of the Marine Engineering Discipline is a key leadership position responsible for driving development and excellence, in the various fields of the marine sector, within the Discipline.

This role drives collaboration, knowledge sharing and the ongoing development of the Discipline to deliver high-quality consulting services to RINA marine Clients.

The Head of Discipline works with Business Units (BUs) and Business Development Managers (BDM), in particular with RINA Marine Consulting (RMC), the other Disciplines of the Practice and other RINA Units to ensure the Discipline alignment with strategic goals, maintain high technical standards and deliver innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs. #LI-MT3

Key Accountabilities

Technical Leadership and Guidance : Define and communicate the technical vision for the Discipline, ensuring alignment with the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Practice goals; Provide mentorship and direction to team members; Evaluate technical risks associated with marine projects
Offering Issuance and Technical Support: Collaborate with BDMs and BUs, in particular with RINA Marine Consulting (RMC) to support the preparation of technical offerings, ensuring that the Discipline team’s competencies are properly leveraged; Actively participate in identifying, scoping and presenting technical solutions that meet the client’s needs, driving successful business development.
Skill Development and Talent Management : Lead the development and ongoing update of the Discipline's skills portfolio, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives provided by the Discipline Governor; Identify skill gaps within the Discipline team and plan corrective actions, including the evolution or development of new Disciplines or technical specializations; Encourage continuous professional growth and learning through training, certifications, mentoring, and providing opportunities to enhance skills and expertise within the Discipline.
Effective Communication
Promoting Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing : Foster a collaborative work environment within the Discipline, encouraging open knowledge exchange, innovation and teamwork among members with complementary skill sets; Facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge and experience across Disciplines, promoting cross-functional collaboration and maximizing resource utilization; Oversee staffing decisions within the Discipline, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated to projects based on business priorities and technical requirements; Regularly monitor and analyze key performance metrics; Provide constructive performance feedback and support the team in overcoming challenges; Encourage innovation within the Discipline by promoting the adoption of new technologies, methodologies and best Disciplines that improve efficiency, quality and the overall success of projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Other

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in a technical or engineering field or with 5+ years of technical coordination of project teams.

Proven experience in leading teams and managing multi-disciplinary projects, with a strong understanding of technical and business requirements.

Deep knowledge of the marine design and construction fields – structural, stability, machinery and electrical systems, propulsion systems, automation safety - with a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, tools and most effective analysis approaches.

Demonstrated success in developing teams and fostering professional growth, including skills development, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Experience in staffing and performance management, with the ability to balance resources effectively across competing priorities.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the capacity to articulate complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools, including the promotion of Agile culture and principles across technical teams.

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
PROVIDE VALUE WITH PEOPLE - Value everyone's contribution through honest feedback
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.