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Weights Engineer

Ref no. BHN581801
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.

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