Our client, a key player in the shipbuilding sector, is currently seeking a Liaison Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
This role is pivotal in acting as the critical interface between the design office and the production teams on the shop floor, ensuring engineering intent is clearly communicated, understood, and implemented during vessel construction. You will play a vital role in feeding back practical insights from production to improve design efficiency and buildability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a point of contact between engineering and production departments.
- Interpret and clarify technical drawings, specifications, and design intent for production teams.
- Identify and resolve design-to-build issues, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
- Support production planning by providing engineering input on build sequences, material usage, and structural integration.
- Facilitate design change management, ensuring updates are communicated and implemented effectively.
- Conduct regular site walkdowns to monitor progress, identify issues, and provide engineering support.
- Collaborate with naval architects, structural engineers, and outfit designers to optimise constructability.
- Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of design and production processes.
- Ensure compliance with classification society rules and shipyard standards during execution.
Job Requirements:
Required Skills & Experience:
- Degree or HND in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience in shipbuilding or heavy marine fabrication, ideally in a liaison or production support role.
- Strong understanding of shipyard processes, structural fabrication, outfitting, and modular construction.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D models.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
- Familiarity with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, SolidWorks) and production planning tools.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working with classification societies and regulatory bodies.
- Knowledge of welding standards, material specifications, and structural tolerances.
- Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and drive collaborative problem-solving.
- Understanding of digital shipbuilding workflows and PLM systems.
Benefits:
- £35,000 per annum
- Competitive benefits package
- Access to our client's Perk Box rewards scheme
If you are looking to develop and utilise your existing skills and knowledge in the marine industry, we encourage you to apply now and become an integral part of our client's team!
