Senior Composites Engineer

Senior Composites Engineer – Devon – Permanent – Competitive Salary

An opening has arisen for a Senior Composites Engineer to join a global leading yacht manufacturer in the South West. The main purpose of this role is to provide support to the Head of Naval Architecture with a focus on all composite matters ensuring the most cost effective composites processes.
Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, drive and manage on a day to day basis the team of Naval Architects – Composites
• Monitor production of first of type and resolution of Change Notes in timely manner
• Provide technical support to the business on all matters relating to composites
• Create repair strategies on a case by case basis
• Set strategies for common structural (and non structural) composites parts
• Educate, train and support all staff, as required, with composite part production best practice
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of drawings, models or other deliverable from other personnel
• Instigate and manage change to reduce costs and improve quality within the group remit
• Qualification of supplier, materials and processes on behalf of the business

Experience & Qualifications required:

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline or relevant experience in lieu
• Five years’ experience in a yacht / ship design, manufacturing or engineering environment
• Achieved professional status with the Engineering Council through a suitable body (Royal Institution of Naval Architecture, Institution of Marine Engineers, etc.) to Incorporated Engineer level at minimum
• Actively progressing for further professional status with the Engineering Council through a suitable body (Royal Institution of Naval Architecture, Institution of Marine Engineers, etc.) to Chartered Engineer level
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Siemens NX & Teamcentre. Experience with FEA analysis (e.g. CODA) software and regulatory software (RINA STR-DIP; Hullscant) would be an advantage
• Hands on Composites manufacturing experience is advantageous
• Results oriented approach with good analytical, team leadership and organisational skills
• Recognition of and understanding of the luxury goods, luxury yacht market and client base from a practical perspective

Navis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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