Head of Structures

Head of Structures

Reporting line:
The Head of Structures will report directly to the Technical Director.

The Structural engineering department sits within the Technical Team and is responsible for establishing load case strategies, development of structural concepts, analysing and engineering components and assemblies and thus maturing the concepts into detail production designs for our eFoiler® Propulsion and Vessels. All of these activities need to be performed in close collaboration with the other departments.

The Head of Structures will lead a team in the design and development of Artemis Technologies eFoiler® with primary focus on composite and metallic structures, working at vessel and hydrofoils level with Naval Architecture and Mechanical Systems departments.

• Lead the Structural Engineering department with technical project planning, resource management, setting and maintaining engineering best practice as well as providing mentorship and inter-department communication to create a rewarding and positive work environment
• Establish and evolve strong methodologies and documentation standards
• Assist in the development of functional briefs with the Technical Team and support in the technology roadmap. Help define, check and refine technical feasibility of concepts, support manufacturing scenarios, business case strategies and weight estimates
• Working with the ATL design team, the structural engineering department is responsible for the Artemis eFoiler™ vessels:
  • Structural engineering of Artemis eFoiler™ (hydrofoils and vessel integration).
  • Structural engineering of Hull & Superstructure.
  • Structural engineering of Systems and Components.
• Deliver innovative 3D designs for components & assemblies, focused on lightweight composite and metallic components / structures.
• Design Check & Approval in accordance with ATL Approval processes.
• Carry out FEA and utilise hand calculations to verify designs as required.
• Review and approve technical documentation to support development, test and compliance activities.
• Supporting the technical group with dedicated solutions and interpretation of structural requirements and regulations that the various vessels maybe subject to.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing department to deliver high quality and cost-effective construction and engineering methods.
• Work closely with all members of the Technical Department to ensure the full eFoiler package is of the highest standard.
• Ensure that the structural deliverables meet all relevant regulations.
• Attend team and 1-1 meetings and fulfil reporting requirements as required by Artemis Technologies.
• Ensure compliance with Artemis Technologies Policies and procedures.
• Build good working relationships across Artemis Technologies.
• Contribute to shaping a culture that reflects Artemis Technologies Values and Guiding Principles and enables the company to achieve its goals.

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering / other relevant engineering discipline such as Automotive or Aerospace (2:1 Hons or above).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in Structural analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and leading a Structural analysis team.

• In depth understanding of structural mechanics and first principles and the ability to analytically solve problems using a first principles approach.
• Experience in structural engineering across a range of materials in component and assembly design.
• Demonstrated experience in design for manufacture and material selection.
• Solid experience in concept generation and proving of feasibility using analysis techniques from handcalcs to advanced computer methods.
• FEA experience and in-depth understanding.
• CAD knowledge and experience (CATIA V6/3DX preferred).
• Able to undertake and interpret design analysis / verification through use of CAE.
• Knowledge or experience with maritime structures, hydrodynamics and fatigue analysis would be a plus.

• Demonstrable ability of capturing complex requirements.
• Good report writing skills – clear, concise, and…