Composite Materials and Structures Professional

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vessev Full time
About Vessev
Vessev is committed to creating a better future for all, and we're doing it by revolutionizing the marine industry with electric hydrofoiling vessels. Our purpose is to make a genuine impact, not just be green – our vessels use up to 90% less energy than traditional ones, offering significant economic benefits.

We're a talented and collaborative team, passionate about what we do. Our products are public-facing, so we're proud to showcase them on the global stage. We offer attractive remuneration packages, employee stock ownership plans, and a unique work environment that lets you enjoy the benefits of being on the water every day.

The Role
This is a unique opportunity to join our Vessel Design team as a Senior Composite Structural Engineer. You'll be responsible for owning structural performance modeling, simulating material behavior under load, and coordinating multi-disciplinary solutions. Your ingenuity will help develop clever ways to improve existing solutions, and you'll continuously improve processes to stay ahead of the curve.

Responsibilities:
  • * Develop structural performance models, analyzing factors like stress distribution, deflection, and fatigue.* Use FEA tools to simulate material behavior under load, predicting how components perform under various operating conditions.* Work closely with build teams and material processing experts to ensure seamless integration of composite solutions.* Identify areas for improvement and develop creative solutions to enhance overall performance.* Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to maintain a competitive edge.


Requirements:* Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.* 8+ years experience in composite structural analysis, laminate specification, and detailing.* Strong background in mechanical design from prototyping through to production.* Experience with FEA software and comfortable with first principle calculations.* Familiarity with CAD 2D and 3D, as well as data analysis using Python.* Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment.

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