Make structural designs with calculations starting from the proposal phase up to yard support and delivery of the vessel. Direct the engineers in modelling the structure in 3D-CAD ending up with checking drawings and production packages.
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Job description
Our client is a Dutch shipbuilder of navy vessels, with customers all over the world. For their office in Vlissingen we are looking for a Senior Structural Analyst.
The role As Senior Structural Analyst, you will work in The Naval & Structural group which is part of the department Engineering. The team works project-based divided over the various projects, in which they contribute to both basic engineering and detailed engineering within their field of expertise. You will make a structural design completed with relevant structural calculations starting from the proposal phase up to yard support and delivery of the vessel. From general construction plans up to detailed calculations and integrated foundations will be part of the job. Calculations aspects are strength, stiffness, vibrations, buckling, fatigue, military loads such as blast and signatures aspects (for example inboard- and underwater sound), producibility, maintainability, etc. If necessary, FEM calculations have to be applied.
As Senior Structural Analyst, you will be responsible for the relevant project deliverables from class approval of the structure up to technical meetings with your colleagues and suppliers, class or client representatives. You will direct the structural engineers in modelling the structure in 3D-CAD ending up with checking drawings and production packages. You can be asked to contribute to R&D initiatives on behalf of the organization's structural analysis discipline if needed. Also, contributions to the department to secure knowledge and improve (internal-) processes is highly appreciated.
Responsibilities:
Delivers quality engineering work within time, budget and according to the relevant quality standards
Executes his task/role according to the relevant contractual documents and specifications while constantly remaining critical of the content
Assists in the further improvement and development of processes and methodologies
Supports and proactively coaches the junior Engineers
Performs technical evaluations of quotations from suppliers and subcontractors in close cooperation with the purchasing department
Ensures full compliance to all applicable requirements imposed by customers and regulatory bodies
Can defend technical solutions and communicate these clearly with stakeholders
Responsible for integration of delivered components/systems into ship design in close cooperation with internal departments, suppliers, regulatory bodies and owners
Performs required technical calculations to validate the design
Support the (detailed) engineering of an outsourced engineering package
Integrates vendors and subcontractors info
Supports design checks and design reviews
Ensures full compliance to all applicable requirements and specifications imposed by Regulatory Bodies and the customer
Develop and describe standards and working methods
Ensure all HSEQ policies and procedures are in place, understood, owned, maintained and followed to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
Job requirements
BSc or MSc preferably in naval architecture or mechanical engineering or equivalent
Also, an intermediate/secondary vocational education (mbo) with relevant (practical-) experience in the field of ship structures will be invited to apply
A minimum of three years of working experience as a Structural Analyst in the shipbuilding/offshore industry
Familiar with ship class calculations and class tools, such as DNV-GL Nauticus Hull, LR-SSC and/or BV MARS2000
Familiar with FEM modelling and analysis software, such as ANSYS, NX or FEMAP
Preferably familiar with CAD systems, such as NUPAS (3D) or CATIA
Prepared to travel within the Netherlands and abroad
Languages: Fluent in English and preferably Dutch
EU citizenship or EU work visa is required
A background check will be part of the selection procedure
Our offer
Salary: up to € 5500,- gross per month, depending on experience
Annual leave: 27 days per year
ADV hours: 13 days per year with the option to sell these in exchange for a maximum of 5% more salary (0.383% per day)
Travel costs: € 10 per month for the first 10 km, then 0.19 cents per km. A T-tag is issued for employees who use the Westerscheldetunnel for commuting