Job Title: Outfit Detail Designer

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Location: Port Glasgow

Department: Engineering

Salary: Competitive

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 2D design layouts and arrangements, taking into consideration client requirements and safety regulations
• Liaise with electrical, mechanical and structural teams to manage technical queries
• Work closely with the customer and subcontractors to address any design-related issues or concerns
• Review and modify designs based on feedback from internal and external stakeholders
• Carry out on-site vessel reviews to assist with drawing creation and support Production teams
• Requisition materials from BoMs and work with the Procurement team when suppliers suggest alternative materials
• Review 3D model and consult with European Design Team where required
• Complete drawings efficiently and ensure all outputs are aligned to Planning and Production schedules
• Ensure designs meet regulatory class requirements
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines appropriate to the role

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills, for both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Self-starter, able to follow output schedules and work to deadlines

Required Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Proficient use of AutoCAD (or similar design software) and Microsoft Office
• Minimum of 4 years drawing office or detail design experience, preferably within the commercial shipbuilding industry
• A good understanding of ship outfitting requirements and UK passenger ship regulations
• HNC/HND/relevant time-served apprenticeship preferred
• HVAC and structural knowledge – an advantage
• Production experience – an advantage.

Benefits:

You’ll receive a competitive benefits package and access to our Perk Box rewards scheme.

Why Ferguson Marine?

With 120 years of expertise, Ferguson Marine is proudly looking to the future.

We plan to invest in modern technology and infrastructure that can deliver world-class vessels, fabrication and engineering services for centuries to come.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to our recruitment team about potential reasonable adjustments.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria prior to an application- www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Applications can be made to: recruitment@fergusonmarine.com