Archive for month: January, 2016

Vectorply Corporation, a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of composite reinforcement fabrics, has an immediate opening at its Phenix City, AL location for an experienced Naval Architect and/or Composite Engineer.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

• Provide laminate recommendations for potential and current customers utilizing Vectorply reinforcements and VectorLam software
• Provide technical service and support to Vectorply sales / customer service staff, and customer base regarding Vectorply reinforcements and VectorLam software
• Manage VectorLam software development and updates
• Perform /arrange laminate testing (physical or mechanical) in support of customer and internal projects
• Conduct presentations regarding Vectorply reinforcements at conventions or to small groups of customers
• Submit technical papers to industry publications

 

Additional Responsibilities

 

• Assist in design of new reinforcement fabrics for specific applications
• Assist with the technical and aesthetic aspects of new marketing literature

 

Qualifications/Requirements

 

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Naval Architecture, Marine, Ocean, Composite, or Mechanical
• At least 5 years experience in structural design with composites materials in marine applications (small and/or light craft) utilizing industry standards such as ISO 12215, DNV HSLC, and ABS HSC
• Proficient knowledge of composite manufacturing processes such as open molding, vacuum infusion, Lite RTM, RTM, vacuum bagging, etc.
• Familiarity with composite material applications in industrial, wind energy, & sporting goods industries
• Proficiency in some form of CAD (Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and FEA (Strand7, HyperMesh, etc.) software. Experience with programming languages (SQL, Visual Basic, etc.) is highly beneficial
• Up to 25% travel generally within the US and Canada
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with public speaking opportunities
• Reside within the Phenix City, AL / Columbus, GA area with an office located at the main plant
• Experience with quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) is beneficial

 

Interested qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resumes to employ@vectorply.com with the heading “Naval Architect / Composite Engineering Position”.