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

• 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.