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Job title
Weights Engineer
Ref no. | BHN581801 |
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Salary | £41/hour |
Location | Barrow-In-Furness, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Contract 12 Months |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
Weights Engineer- 12 month contract - Barrow-In-Furness - £41.70ph UMB or £31.60ph PAYE (Inside IR35)
Key skills required for this role
weights engineer, weights, weights engineering, weight distribution, weight predictions, weight budgets
Important
Weights Engineer
Job description
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence and Security industry, is currently seeking a Weights Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Barrow. This role is vital to managing the overall weight and weight distribution of submarines, ensuring they provide a stable and buoyant platform. The position involves significant collaboration with naval architects and spans the entire design lifecycle from concept through to in-service support and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the submarine's overall weight and weight distribution
- Collaborating closely with naval architects to ensure stability and buoyancy
- Conducting early weight predictions during the concept design stage
- Setting and maintaining weight budgets through design development
- Continually monitoring weight changes through the build process
- Supporting operations for every module/unit move
- Managing the lead ballast installation
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of weights engineering within the Defence sector
- Capable of achieving the appropriate Professional Institution membership level
- Honours degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Benefits:
- 12-month contract position
- Hybrid work arrangements with full-time on-site requirements
- Opportunity to contribute to significant Defence projects
- Collaborative and challenging work environment
If you are an experienced Weights Engineer seeking a new opportunity within the Defence and Security sector, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Barrow.