Wednesday 9 February 2011

NAVAL ARCHITECT / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - £27,000 - £31,000pa – MIDLANDS

JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is currently one of Europe's largest production luxury boat builders, producing over 300 boats a year.
They have an exciting opportunity for a Naval Architect to join their existing team.


Purpose of role


Become part of established naval architecture team working on a range of existing, and new craft from 7 to 18m in length.


Qualifications


B.Eng degree in Naval Architecture / small craft design

Or

B.Eng in structural engineering / composite background

Equivalent qualifications from recognised worldwide organisations will be accepted


Key responsibilities


Assist with daily production assistance with build documentation for existing products

Preparations of stability & hydrostatic calculations

Assessment of vessels to RCD & classification society requirements

Engineering and structural calculations

Detailed engineering modelling & drawings

Engineering specification preparation

Engineering change notice generation & control

Sea trial & survey work


Experience


Minimum of two years experience within small craft boatbuilding industry.

Familiar with classification society rules

Experience with preparation of weight estimates

Ability to devise propulsion arrangements and produce detailed engineering installation drawings.

Familiarisation with RCD regulations is beneficial        

2D engineering CAD draughting

3D solid & surface modelling

Detailed design & engineering calculations

Experience of Finite Element Analysis software would be an advantage


Knowledge


Knowledge of GRP construction essential.

Previous experience with working to classification society rules

Familiarity with Recreational Craft Directive

Proven experience within existing design office, and/or shipyard design office


Skills


Autocad – 2D

Rhino

Maxsurf/Hydromax or equivalent

Solidworks and/or Catia

Microsoft office suite

Strand 7


Personal Qualities


Flexible approach to work.


SALARY 

£27,000 - £31,500 pa 

For more information and to apply follow the below link
http://www.marineresources.co.uk/naval_architect_structural_engineer.htm

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