Lead Naval Architect (Composites) – Northern Ireland

Lead Naval Architect – Permanent – Northern Ireland – £45,000-£55,000

Navis Consulting are delighted to be working exclusively with a new client to source a talented Lead Naval Architect. Our client, a leader in Maritime engineering and design, are expanding at their advanced composites and manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland.

Key responsibilities:

• The Lead Naval Architect will report to the Technical Director within the design team contributing to the design of vessels
• 2D and 3D drafting of vessels and production deliverables for manufacturing
• Hydrostatics designs of hulls
• Support the Operations Manager and Build Manager to deliver manufacturing information
• Assist with maintenance, fault finding and implementing solutions for the reliable operations of the vessel including preventative strategies
• The Lead Naval Architect will support the vessel development programs where required and ensure it meets the appropriate regulations where relevant.

Qualifications / experienced required:

• Minimum BEng or equivalent in Naval Architecture, Power Craft Design or similar field
• Marine industry experience and knowledge with composite vessels (GRP / Carbon fibre / Sandwich construction)
• Expert knowledge with CATIA V5 and / or Solidworks
• Expert knowledge with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of composite construction is desirable
• Understanding of vessel dynamics (Archimedean and foiling) is desirable.

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

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