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Structural Engineer - Composites

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Position: Structural Engineer – Composites

Job ID: 244/30

Location: Southampton or Wroxham, UK

Rate/Salary: £35K 

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter operating across the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. With a wide range of permanent and contract opportunities available both in the UK and internationally, we pride ourselves on connecting skilled professionals with reputable clients. To learn more about us and our current vacancies, please visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities for the Structural Engineer – Composites:

•Interpret the Master Work List to define clear design scope alongside the Client Project Manager and Line Manager.

•Support GRP composite design development across production sites.

•Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings using AutoCAD and Siemens NX for use by Oyster’s production teams.

•Ensure designs comply with ISO 12215, Lloyd’s SSC, and DNV HSLC classification standards.

•Review third-party survey reports, prepare internal surveys, and propose repair strategies.

•Assist in material test sample design, commissioning of tests, and analysis of test results.

•Collaborate with QA, Production, and Metrology departments to optimise manufacturing methods.

•Contribute to continuous improvement (value engineering), and drive cost and weight reductions.

•Attend internal project meetings and provide feedback from production to improve future designs.

•Support procurement and manage technical elements of supply chain in relation to composite design.

Essential Skills & Qualifications of the Structural Engineer – Composites:

•Degree qualified with 2–5 years of marine composite design experience, preferably in a yacht production environment.

•Proficient in AutoCAD, Siemens NX, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

•Strong knowledge of GRP composite materials including polyester, vinylester, and epoxy systems.

•Familiarity with infusion techniques is desirable.

•Understanding of yacht systems and installation requirements as relevant to composite design.

•Previous experience from a boatyard or marine consultancy is preferred.

•Strong supplier and product knowledge, with ability to manage design aspects of the supply chain.

•Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadline pressure.

•Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between UK production sites.

This position is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) registered recruitment consultancy. We have been appointed to manage the recruitment process on behalf of our client

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