Job Description
Purpose of Role
* To produce and deliver drawings and technical information to a high quality and in accordance with the Design drawing schedule and Oyster Group Schedule.
* Record and process other design information in the form of weight management and design development.
* Support yard and build teams with relevant lifting, loading and yard positioning information for boats in various stages of their production.
* Support Project managers with relevant technical information to aid Client decision making and spec choices.
* Process data from commissioning team, in way of freeboard measurements, inclining procedures and performance data.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Production, maintenance and management of technical information, focused on the Naval Architecture, and Exterior Fit out of the boats in build, and through design development of new models.
* Issue design information and liaise with external suppliers and fabricators.
* Work with Production and fabricators to ensure corrections and updates are made where necessary – updating the designs and methods to reduce lost time and minimise complication, where possible.
* Maintain and update design information databases (drawings issue registers / weight estimates etc.) including, sail plans, deck plans and general arrangements.
* Input into Weight Studies and assistance with Naval Architecture as required.
* Cradle design, docking plans and load calculations
* Rigging component design and development in collaboration with suppliers
* Surface modelling and GRP tooling design
* Deck fittings- Specification of standard parts. Design / development of custom parts
* Custom fabrications - Stainless steel fabrications. Exterior mechanical designs and installations, e.g. Pushpit, Passerelles, biminis, deck hatches
* Attend development meetings to stay abreast of variations and keep up to date with Production feedback, where required.
* Research appliance / component technical specifications, new system, or design development, where relevant.
* Continuous improvement on ways of working and design processes, to enhance efficiency.
Requirements
Knowledge
· Practical knowledge and understanding of sailing yachts
· Good knowledge of Naval Architecture
· Good understanding of stainless steel / aluminium and composite fabrication techniques
· Good understanding of the design / specification of sailing systems (hydraulic rams, furlers, winches etc.)
Sound understanding of mechanical systems
Skills
· 3D parametric modelling (NX Preferred but not essential)
· 2D AutoCAD draughting
· Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
· Ability to read and produce technical information
Communication, particularly ability to share and interpret technical drawing with production team
Experience
· Practical experience within the marine industry
Proven track record in a similar/comparable Design role
Qualifications
Degree level qualified in Naval Architecture or a relevant topic such as technical design or engineering
Personal Characteristics
· self-motivated
· problem solver
· proactive
Driven and organised
Other Requirements
Some travel required to other Oyster sites
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave p/year
* Employer Pension contribution
* 0800 - 1630 - 5 days
* Death in service
* Cycle to Work scheme
* TELUS Assistance Programme
* Sick pay scheme