Principal Composites Structural Engineer

Location Fareham
Salary £60000 - £65000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Discipline Design, Design, Engineering & Technical
Reference J10678
Principal Composites Structural Engineer
Fareham, Hampshire
Permanent - Full Time
£60,000 - £65,000

Propel Your Career as a Principal Composites Structural Engineer

Are you a talented Composite Structural Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Are you passionate about designing and optimising cutting-edge composite vessels? If so, this is your chance to join an innovative and forward-thinking company at the forefront of marine engineering.

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Composites Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of a diverse portfolio of high-performance vessels. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where your expertise will drive the development of groundbreaking designs that set new industry standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a real impact in the marine sector — we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Structural design of the portfolio of composite vessels.
  • Optimisation of vessels for weight, manufacture, and cost.
  • FEA of vessel structures.
  • Preliminary weight estimates of vessel structures.
  • Design for manufacture of structures.
General Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.
  • Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT systems required to adequately perform the role.
  • Act ethically, with integrity, and in the best interest of the business at all times.
  • Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments to deliver business objectives or deadlines.
  • Carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the senior management team or an authorised representative.
  • Maintain good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
  • Ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with best practice and health and safety policies.
  • Ensure any equipment used is safe, within electrical test date, and that all guards and interlocks are working and in place.
  • Act safely and responsibly in line with company processes and health and safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
  • Report any potential health and safety hazards or violations to your supervisor/line manager or directly to the QHSE Manager.
  • Ensure any PPE or workwear required or provided for the job is worn and checked regularly for wear, reporting when replacements are required.
Person Specification Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
  • Liaison with relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Finite Element Analysis and optimisation of composites using Siemens NX Simcenter/FEMAP against class rules.
  • Liaison with shipyard shop floor for design changes and updates/as fits (in house/out of house).
  • Weight prediction for early-stage concepts using hand calculations and class rules.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
  • 3D CAD modelling in Siemens NX.
  • Project management.
  • Configuration control.
  • Mentoring of junior engineers.
Ready to make your mark in the world of composite engineering? Don’t miss this opportunity to join a trailblazing company and work on exciting marine projects that will challenge and inspire you. Apply now to be part of something extraordinary. or call Ian on 02381 680498.

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