About the position
The Designer will be required to design all exterior outfitting aspects of large semi customized high performance yachts. This will include deck layout and hardware, technical areas arrangement, transom and tender mechanical cinematic systems and other related production and mechanical drawings. The successfull candidate will work closely with the Technical Co-ordinator and liase with sub-contractors and external designers to ensure design integration. They will be required to produce 3D models and sub assemblies using SolidWorks. They will also be required to produce 2D production drawings, prepare relevant CNC files and produce schematics for related systems.
Desired Skills:
- 3D parametric modeling
- mechanical systems design
- 2D drawing Draftsight or similar
- attention to detail
- teamplayer
- ability to meet deadlines
- work under pressure
- work overtime
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- self motivated
- SolidWorks or Similar
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
Southern Wind Shipyard builds luxury sailing yachts for the global market. The yachts are of contemporary Italian design and built with South African craftsmanship. Each yacht is unique, offering a high level of customization and the option of adapting design elements according to Clients' personal preferences. The company has been in existence for more than 27 years with a Marketing division based in Italy and manufacturing facility based in Athlone Industria. For more information please visit [URL Removed]
