At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to optimise designs for high-performance aluminium vessels and ensure timely delivery.
- Company: Join a pioneering company in marine engineering with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension scheme, life assurance, birthday leave, and an electric car scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and continuous improvement in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shipbuilding while leading a talented team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in production engineering with expertise in aluminium fabrication and marine systems.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Production Engineering Design Manager will lead our manufacturing design engineering team to optimize the designs and build methodology for our high-performance aluminium vessels. This role bridges the gap between systems design and the manufacturing departments. You will ensure low-volume, highly engineered builds are designed and planned to be delivered safely, on time, and taking account of maritime survey standards by optimizing build sequences and fabrication methodologies.
Objectives:
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production and manufacturing engineers supporting our aluminium fabricators, welders, and marine outfitters.
- Fabrication Sequencing: Establish and optimize build sequences for marine-grade aluminium hulls and superstructures. Focus specifically on minimizing structural distortion during welding.
- Build Method Optimization: Define and improve manufacturing sequences for complex marine structures, including composite moulding, metal fabrication, and marine systems installation.
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Help transition new designs from the drawing board to full-scale shipyard assembly.
- Continuous Improvement in Low Volume: Apply Lean principles adapted for low-volume environments. Focus on reducing setup times, improving material handling, and optimizing build sequencing.
- Design for Manufacture (DFM): Collaborate with naval architects and design teams early in the development cycle to ensure structures are optimized for efficient, cost-effective assembly.
- Quality & Class Compliance: Ensure all production processes meet strict maritime standards (e.g., Lloyd's Register, DNV, MCA, or ISO standards).
Qualification/Experience:
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a production engineering leadership role, with a proven track record in aluminium fabrication, shipbuilding, or complex structural metalwork.
- Education: Degree or HND/HNC in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy/Welding Engineering.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of marine-grade aluminium welding processes (MIG/TIG), plate nesting, distortion control, and the integration of complex marine propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Methodologies: Practical experience applying Lean principles to low-volume or project-based manufacturing (e.g., cell manufacturing, 5S, standard operating procedures for trades).
- Software: Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD packages (such as ShipConstructor, Rhino, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD) and ERP/MRP systems for material and build tracking.
Company Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Birthday Leave
- Electric Car Scheme
- Buy an extra 5 days Holiday
*Company Terms and Conditions Apply
Engineering Design Manager employer: Griffon Marine
As a Skirt Fitter at our company, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality products while enjoying a supportive work culture that values safety and continuous improvement. We offer competitive benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, and unique perks like birthday leave and an electric car scheme, all within a collaborative environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, our company is committed to not only meeting customer needs but also enhancing employee satisfaction and development.
