Marine Outfit Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Marine Engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Marine Outfit Design Engineer for a hybrid role on a minimum one-year contract. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and any related degree, preferably with some experience in engineering or the defence industry. Responsibilities include design activities, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring quality standards. Competitive rate of £38.21 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a related discipline is ideal but not essential.
• Minimal experience in engineering or defence industry.
• Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments.
• Update Windchill PLM with baseline design data.
• Prepare technical equipment specifications.

Skills

Degree in Technology, Engineering or Science

Experience in engineering or defence industry

Knowledge of CAD software like AutoCAD or FORAN

SC level security clearance

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 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 world-class naval vessels.

Candidate Overview / Qualifications

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the 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 gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, job classification and status. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.