Maritime Structural Engineer

Thomas Search; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in England is seeking a Maritime Structural Engineer responsible for designing and analyzing both structural and non-structural components. Candidates should have experience in composite materials and Finite Element Analysis, along with a background in Mechanical Engineering. This role involves mentoring team members and ensuring project safety and governance. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Finite Element Analysis of structures and systems.
• Experience designing and analyzing composite materials.
• Knowledge of different composite manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural and non-structural components.
• Mentor others to improve knowledge within engineering communities.
• Participate in and deliver the technical program of work.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Composite materials

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical analysis of structures

CAD software

Tools

Abaqus

FEA software

Job description

As a Maritime Structural Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and analysis of structural and non-structural components - from their initial concept through to final production. You'll work with team members supporting the development of complex multi material assemblies, including the design and analysis of bolted and bonded joints.
Day-to-day, you'll combine subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems; breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Engineering and Project Management community to undertake the work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget
• Use your skills and knowledge to develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in; mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities
• Actively participate and work with other functions (e.g. Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work
• Give technical presentations and talk knowledgably about the work conducted in external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings
• Ensure projects you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices and providing potential options to reduce the risk so that it is as low as responsibly practicable
• Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the projects where you are involved; act as a peer reviewer for other projects where suitable

Qualification & Experience:

• Finite Element Analysis of structures and systems
• Experience of composite materials, design and manufacturing
• Experience of design and analysis of composite structures
• Experience of analytical analysis of composite structures and failure
• Knowledge of different composite manufacturing techniques
• FEA software ideally Abaqus
• CAD software
• Mechanical Engineering