Marine Outfit Design Engineer

Orion Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm is seeking a motivated Marine Outfit Design Engineer for a contract role in Glasgow. The successful candidate will work on the design of world-class naval vessels, undertaking whole ship outfitting activities. Candidates should ideally possess a degree in a relevant discipline and have an understanding of CAD software. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized within the company culture.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in engineering or defence industry is beneficial.
• Must obtain SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Whole Ship Outfitting activities in line with quality requirements.
• Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments.
• Co-ordinate with systems engineers on Outfit system integration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail design understanding

CAD software knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Technology, Engineering, or Science

Tools

AutoCAD

FORAN

Job description

Overview

Marine Outfit Design Engineer
12 months+
Location - Glasgow
Rate - £38.21 Umbrella
37 hours per week
Hybrid working

Our client, a leader in Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering is seeking to source a motivated Marine Outfit Designer for a minimum 1 year contract. This is a superb opportunity for a role with a prestigious Marine business working on the design scope of worldclass naval vessels.

Candidate Overview

• Ideally Degree qualified (not essential), likely to be in a Technology, Engineering or Science related discipline
• Working towards the requirements for registration as Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council
• Minimal experience in engineering or a defence related industry.
• Possesses good knowledge of most aspects within current discipline
• Able to perform analysis using recognised analytical tools and to make sound judgements
• Has sufficient capability to be able to make correct trade-off decisions
• Experience in an Outfit Ship Design environment.
• Strong understanding of Detail Design Requirements as immediate customer in Engineering Lifecycle
• Experience with CAD software like AutoCAD or FORAN is desirable.

Successful candidate will need to satisfy SC level security clearance.

Role Description

Undertake a defined range of Whole Ship Outfitting activities including Outfit systems, compartment design and integration activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. Supplying advice and support to internal and external customers ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments for review by stakeholders and to allow Stage 2 to correctly model these spaces.
• Update Windchill PLM with mature parts, systems, occurrences and compartment data to ensure it correctly presents the baseline design.
• Prepare technical equipment specifications; develop designs in line with all specifications and standards and co-ordinate with suppliers to ensure delivery to the agreed specification.
• Produce Procurement Pack documentation.
• Co-ordinate with systems engineers and detail designers on the integration of Outfit systems.
• Support and attend FATs, HATs and SATs during the build, commissioning and trials phases.
• Support acceptance activities for Outfit facilities and equipment.
• Support HAZIDs and Safety Reviews.
• Support Design Reviews and Zonal Reviews.
• Develop Ship design specifications under guidance and carry out Engineering Design activities in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, examples being development of outfit packages and General Arrangements.
• Participate fully in developing, maintaining and modifying Outfit processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment