Weight Control Engineer

Position Title : Weight Control Engineer

Location : Metairie, LA

About Bollinger Shipyards :

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has built a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services, with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a skilled Weight Control Engineer with a B.S. degree engineering and at least 18 months of experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting weight control programs for new construction projects and maintaining control over weight changes throughout the vessel’s construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform calculations to estimate weight of center of gravity from design drawings and 3D models

Prepare weight estimates in support of proposals and new construction programs in accordance with SAWE recommended practices and contractual requirements

Support meetings with internal and external stakeholders to present current state of weight estimate(s)

Monitor weight trends for new construction programs and recommend required action by engineering, production, and or program management

Recommend corrections for adverse weight and moment trends

Scope change proposals for weight and moment impact

Review vendor information received for weight compliance and incorporation into reports

Lead weight surveys for vessel inclines and launches

Supervise and plan a scale weighing program through the yard and integrate actual weights into developed weight database

Requirements :

• B.S. degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 18 months of relevant experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft products.
• Experience with GHS or similar software.

Preferred Skills :