Job Description

Develop and maintain new metrics that show clearly and simply consumption of weight against budgets, consumption of margin, weight maturity, impact of change and highlight unauthorized weight growth.

Identify and investigate new weight threats and opportunities and propose actions to manage.

Investigate and report on impact of engineering changes on weight and CoG.

Prepare for and support Design Reviews and other regular technical reviews and ensure the necessary evidence and documentation is in place.

Attend test weighing of procured equipment, structural units and manufactured items at supplier's premises or within the shipyard and review Test Weighing Certificates provided by suppliers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A wide knowledge of weight and CoG calculation and management of structure, systems and outfit; naval ship design and construction; and the production of weight reports to SME level. Possesses good knowledge of all aspects within his/her discipline. Able to perform analysis using recognized analytical tools and to make sound judgments based on experience. Has sufficient breadth of knowledge of warship design and the sound judgment needed to be able make correct trade-off decisions. Delivers cost effective data to budget and programme. Assist in the delivery of continuous updates to ensure an accurate ongoing assessment of lightship and predicted out-turn. Assist in running of Group Weight Audits with delivery teams. Contributing to weight reduction exercises. Contributing to weight workshops with Detail Design and Operations. Reporting of weight position at Design Reviews, IPSG, WOOF, QMR, etc. Typically degree qualified (not essential), likely to be in a technology, engineering or science related discipline. Working towards the requirements for registration as Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council.