Junior CAD Engineer - Wight Shipyard Company
Job Posted: 3 May 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive
- Industries: Engineering IT Marine
About the Role
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our thriving and fast-growing shipbuilding company. As Junior CAD Engineer, you will assist in the creation of 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Rhino3D, contributing to the design of ship components, structures, and systems.
The ideal candidate will have CAD experience within shipbuilding, however candidates with just CAD experience will be considered.
Collaboration and team working skills will be critical as you will work in coordination with Senior CAD Engineers and other team members to translate design concepts and specifications into comprehensive and accurate technical drawings.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to grow their career within shipbuilding design and engineering.
About Wight Shipyard Co
Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) is Europe's leading high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder located in East Cowes on Isle of Wight with offices in Southampton.
WSC started life in 2010 as Shemara Refit LLP. Since then, the business has grown exponentially and in 2016 was renamed as WSC, sealing its future as a clear and recognisable Island based company. Under its new identity, WSC delivered Red Funnel’s 41m fast ferries, Red Jet 6 and 7 and four new 40mhigh speed craft for London’s Thames Clippers.
With first class managerial, design and technical expertise, WSC has recorded exceptional success in the fast ferry sector, delivering high-performance cutting-edge designs and the most comfortable passenger accommodation in fuel-efficient hull forms.
In 2022, WSC merged with a complimentary multinational shipbuilder, OCEA. Our combined group will capitalise on the fast ferry and offshore renewable energy market opportunities. This is a transformational deal for WSC and for the Isle of Wight.
WSC has a bright future, with plans to expand and with this, provides a fantastic opportunity for talented candidates to flourish.
Our Benefits
Highly competitive salary
Company Pension
Performance related bonuses
Discounted ferry travel
Company commuter service to West Cowes
Great office with sea views