World class boat builder Haines Hunter is based in the western region of Melbourne. Haines Hunter is seeking a Naval Architect to join our exceptional team.

Responsibilities

The Naval architect is responsible for the ship design and production, including the form, structure, and stability of hulls. The responsibilities include:

• Designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures;
• Directs a variety of teams of various specialties on the building and testing of prototypes;
• Designs the interior and exterior layouts, hulls, ventilation systems, cargo space, etc;
• Reviews design proposals and specifications to establish the characteristics of a vessel;
• Evaluates how the ships perform during trials, and makes any necessary changes to make;
• Responsible for 3D technical drawings and all the production processes on the field in the boat construction industry;
• Assessing project requirements and researching feasibility;
• Producing detailed designs of ships, boats and other maritime vessels using drawings and specialist computer software;
• Developing and utilising test procedures including computer modelling and scale models;
• Identifying the need for, and supervising, vessel repairs;
• Writing reports and documentation;
• Undertaking relevant research.

Duties

• Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of a ship, such as its size, weight, and speed;
• Develop sectional and waterline curves of the ship’s hull to establish the centre of gravity, the ideal hull form, and data on buoyancy and stability;
• planning and supervising the construction of vessels;
• Design entire ship hulls and superstructures, following safety and regulatory standards;
• Design the complete layout of ships’ interiors, including spaces for machinery and auxiliary equipment, passenger compartments, cargo space, ladder wells, and elevators;
• Evaluate how ships perform during trials, both in the dock and at sea, and change designs as needed to make sure that national and international standards are met;
• interpreting and analysing data and test results;
• ensuring adherence to appropriate health and safety legislation/standards;
• Constructing the mould and the boat on field as a prototype;
• Optimising and providing recommendations on moulds and boat design;
• Involved in construction of the boats in the field by chopping, laminating and rolling fiberglass; grinding and painting the materials;
• Fitting Boat Accessories, Fiberglass boat repairs, timber works, Custom works, gel coating and fibre glassing;
• Use of hand and power tools in the field to produce fishing boat parts including deck, hull and stringers;

Essential Skills

• Ability to analyse and interpret technical information and drawings
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Excellent spatial awareness 
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, materials testing, electrical theory
• Operating on your own when required 
• Excellent communication skills with the team members
• Willing to work and comply with company policy

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or a related field such as Engineering or Marine Science is essential.

Apply online now, or please send through your CV and cover letter to accounts@haineshunter.com.au