Bollinger Shipyards
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Metairie, LA About Bollinger Shipyards For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has built a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services, with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Weight Control Engineer with a B.S. degree in engineering and at least 18 months of experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting weight control programs for new construction projects and maintaining control over weight changes throughout the vessel’s construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Perform calculations to estimate weight of center of gravity from design drawings and 3D models Prepare weight estimates in support of proposals and new construction programs in accordance with SAWE recommended practices and contractual requirements Support meetings with internal and external stakeholders to present current state of weight estimate(s) Monitor weight trends for new construction programs and recommend required action by engineering, production, and/or program management Recommend corrections for adverse weight and moment trends Scope change proposals for weight and moment impact Review vendor information received for weight compliance and incorporation into reports Lead weight surveys for vessel inclines and launches Supervise and plan a scale weighing program through the yard and integrate actual weights into developed weight database Requirements
B.S. degree in engineering Minimum of 18 months of relevant experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft products Experience with GHS or similar software Preferred Skills
Strong familiarity with SAWE recommended practices Experience using ShipWeight software; working knowledge and experience in basic stability of vessels and understanding the impacts a weight control program has on a program Strong communication skills to work collaboratively within a team environment Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
Weight Control Engineer
role at
Bollinger Shipyards . Location:
Metairie, LA About Bollinger Shipyards For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has built a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services, with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Weight Control Engineer with a B.S. degree in engineering and at least 18 months of experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting weight control programs for new construction projects and maintaining control over weight changes throughout the vessel’s construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Perform calculations to estimate weight of center of gravity from design drawings and 3D models Prepare weight estimates in support of proposals and new construction programs in accordance with SAWE recommended practices and contractual requirements Support meetings with internal and external stakeholders to present current state of weight estimate(s) Monitor weight trends for new construction programs and recommend required action by engineering, production, and/or program management Recommend corrections for adverse weight and moment trends Scope change proposals for weight and moment impact Review vendor information received for weight compliance and incorporation into reports Lead weight surveys for vessel inclines and launches Supervise and plan a scale weighing program through the yard and integrate actual weights into developed weight database Requirements
B.S. degree in engineering Minimum of 18 months of relevant experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft products Experience with GHS or similar software Preferred Skills
Strong familiarity with SAWE recommended practices Experience using ShipWeight software; working knowledge and experience in basic stability of vessels and understanding the impacts a weight control program has on a program Strong communication skills to work collaboratively within a team environment Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Shipbuilding Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bollinger Shipyards. Get notified about new Control Engineer jobs in Metairie, LA.
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