Senior Yacht Designer, Exterior Systems Cv Ethan Chowdhury Senior Yacht Designer, Exterior Systems 07700 90XXXX ethan.chowdhury@example.com ethanchowdhury Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4QG STRENGTHS Production-focused design Translate yacht design intent into manufacturing details, keeping access, moulding and build constraints in view. Practical problem-solving Use workshop feedback and drawing reviews to identify fit issues and agree practical solutions with fabricators. Clear technical communication Provide project managers with useful design information and help production teams resolve installation and build questions. Design coordination Coordinate exterior layouts with naval architects and align fittings and mechanical systems with deck requirements. Team development Mentor two junior designers in revision practice and production documentation, sharing methods used on active design packages. SKILLS Yacht exterior design Sailing yacht design NX 3D CAD Parametric modelling 2D AutoCAD GRP tooling design Surface modelling Naval architecture Deck layouts Technical drawings Fabrication details Weight estimates Sail plans Production support Problem-solving MY CAREER 9.2 Years Senior Yacht Designer, Exterior Systems at Masthead Marine Design Ltd (2.6 Years) Yacht Designer at Solent Yachtworks (2.8 Years) Marine Design Engineer at Fenland Composite Studio (2.5 Years) Junior Yacht Design Technician at Arden Marine Engineering (1.4 Years) SUMMARY Yacht designer with nine years of experience developing exterior systems for sailing yachts, from initial concepts through detailed design, engineering coordination and production release. Hold a BEng in Yacht and Powercraft Design and apply practical knowledge of naval architecture , sailing systems and composite and metal construction. Create production digital twins , surface models, GRP tooling, deck layouts and mechanical installations using NX 3D CAD , parametric modelling and AutoCAD. Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, fabricators, naval architects and production teams to resolve build issues and provide clear technical information for client decisions and manufacture. Manage drawing registers, weight estimates, sail plans and design records, using Excel to track revisions and competing priorities. EXPERIENCE Senior Yacht Designer, Exterior Systems Masthead Marine Design Ltd Apr 2024 - Present Southampton, Hampshire Leads exterior design packages for 40 to 55-foot sailing yachts, translating design plans and NPD programme milestones into detailed drawings and NX 3D CAD models that serve as an accurate production digital twin. Develops parametric surface models and GRP tooling for exterior outfit assemblies, balancing the intended finish with moulding, access and production constraints. Designs deck fittings, custom components and bespoke stainless steel fabrications, coordinating material and manufacturing details with external suppliers and fabricators. Integrates pushpits, passerelles, biminis and deck hatches with surrounding deck structures and exterior mechanical systems, resolving installation clashes before production release. Supplies project managers with technical information for client decisions and specifications, and works directly with production teams to resolve design and build issues. Maintains design databases, drawing registers, weight estimates , sail plans, deck plans and general arrangements , using Excel to track revisions and manage concurrent priorities. Mentors two junior designers on drawing revision practice and production-ready documentation. Yacht Designer Solent Yachtworks Jul 2021 - Mar 2024 Portsmouth, Hampshire Produced detailed exterior outfit drawings and 3D parametric models for a range of sailing yachts, keeping design intent aligned with build sequencing and manufacturing feedback. Worked with naval architects to coordinate exterior layouts with naval architecture requirements, updating weight estimates, sail plans and general arrangements as designs developed. Designed deck fittings and fabricated components in stainless steel and aluminium, checking supplier and fabricator information against installation needs and detailed technical drawings . Assessed mechanical arrangements for hydraulic rams, furlers and winches , applying practical sailing yacht knowledge to improve service access and deck integration. Supported project managers with technical information for client specifications and design choices, recording changes in drawing registers and production documentation. Received a project team commendation in 2023 for clear fabrication drawings and responsive resolution of a deck fitting installation issue. Marine Design Engineer Fenland Composite Studio Jan 2019 - Jun 2021 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Developed exterior components and GRP assemblies for sailing yacht projects, using surface modelling and 3D parametric modelling to prepare designs for tooling and manufacture. Converted design concepts into 2D AutoCAD drawings and fabrication details for composite, aluminium and stainless steel parts, clarifying dimensions and interfaces for production teams. Investigated manufacturing queries with fabricators, using drawing reviews and workshop feedback to identify practical solutions and prevent recurring fit issues. Prepared deck layouts and installation drawings for exterior systems, coordinating mechanical interfaces and documenting revisions for project and production use. Junior Yacht Design Technician Arden Marine Engineering Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 Lowestoft, Suffolk Prepared and checked detailed technical drawings for sailing yacht refit and new-build work, building reliable 2D AutoCAD practice and learning to interpret design information for manufacture. Updated deck plans , general arrangements and drawing registers under senior designer guidance, keeping records aligned with approved design changes. Supported the preparation of weight estimates and sail plans, checking source information and raising discrepancies for review by the design and naval architecture teams. Used Microsoft Office , particularly Excel, to organise drawing and component information, helping the small design team track several active work packages. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Mentored two junior designers at Masthead Marine Design on drawing revision practice and production-ready documentation. Received a project team commendation in 2023 for clear fabrication drawings and responsive resolution of a deck fitting installation issue. EDUCATION BEng Yacht and Powercraft Design Solent University 2017 Southampton, Hampshire CERTIFICATIONS Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting 2021 NX Surface Modelling and Assembly Design, Siemens Xcelerator Academy 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer-Aided Design: Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks 3D Modelling: Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA Product Design Software: Autodesk Fusion, PTC Creo, Solid Edge Drafting and Design: AutoCAD Mechanical, DraftSight, BricsCAD Rendering and Visualisation: KeyShot, V-Ray, Blender Office Software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint Spreadsheet and Data: Microsoft Access, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets File and Drawing Formats: DWG, DXF, IGES 3D Exchange Formats: STEP, Parasolid, STL Technical Documentation: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project SKILLS Yacht exterior design Sailing yacht design NX 3D CAD Parametric modelling 2D AutoCAD GRP tooling design Surface modelling Naval architecture Deck layouts Technical drawings Fabrication details Weight estimates Sail plans Production support Problem-solving PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), contributing to professional engagement in naval architecture and marine design. Member, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), maintaining professional connection with the marine engineering community.
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