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I thought #canada was contemplating joining the AUKUS club. 12 subs is a good order and a pretty lengthy build programme. My thoughts on taking on such a programme……. With a long period since any procurement of this magnitude or complexity it’s imperative, when selecting a designer/yard, to ensure that not only the build technology and best practices are demonstrable but that the build can be independently verified during the construction process. Matts key points: Choose shipbuilders with extensive experience and a successful history in constructing submarines, particularly those capable of handling advanced technologies and complex construction processes. Select a shipbuilder with a strong reputation for reliability and high-quality workmanship. Evaluate past performance on similar projects, including adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Ensure the shipbuilder has modern, well-equipped facilities capable of meeting the specific requirements of submarine construction and has the capacity to handle the project’s size and complexity. Visit every yard on the shortlist. Evaluate the shipbuilder’s network of subcontractors to ensure all components meet high-quality standards and their ability to collaborate effectively with other contractors and stakeholders. Consider the cost-effectiveness of the shipbuilder’s bid while ensuring it aligns with quality expectations. Ensure the shipbuilder is financially stable to avoid potential disruptions during construction. Cheap isn’t always better… or cheaper! Engage reputable third-party inspectors to conduct regular and thorough inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring unbiased verification focused solely on maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Specify that the shipbuilder adheres to internationally recognized certification standards for quality & safety management and implement a continuous quality assurance program to monitor all construction phases. Maintain detailed documentation of all inspections, tests, and verification processes. Ensure transparent reporting of findings and issues, with a clear process for addressing any identified deficiencies; benchmark for future condition surveys. Oh and make sure there’s a robust inspection and maintenance programme way before the first boat is handed over. Materials degrade irrespective of delivery date! Identify potential issues that could affect construction quality and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring continuity and quality of construction. By carefully selecting a reputable and capable shipbuilder and implementing rigorous independent product verification processes, Canada can ensure the construction of its new submarine fleet meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. #submarines #shipbuilding #shipbuilder #engineering

“Contract engineers don’t have job security.” 🤔 This is something I often hear from those unsure about stepping into the contract market. I wanted to address this common misconception about contracting and how it’s ‘insecure’.    In industries like Aerospace and Defence, contract engineers are vital in delivering complex projects. While contracts are often project-based, they typically open doors to continuous work opportunities. Contractors are in high demand, and when one project ends, another is often just around the corner.    Contracting also provides access to groundbreaking work, designing next-gen fighter jets or pushing the boundaries of satellite technology. As well as that, with the growth and flexibility of choosing projects and organisations that align with your goals, it’s clear contracting can be both secure and rewarding.    Has contracting allowed you to explore projects that permanent roles might not have offered?    Let me know your thoughts below!👇    #Aerospace #Defence #ContractWork 

Babcock International Group have officially launched a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne, Australia, as part of its increased research and development efforts across global defence markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKHWjhKK #engineering #technology #defence

🛳Digital Engineering Opportunities – Submarines 🕒Full Time 🌍Cardiff ⚡We are creating a digital way of working for Rolls-Royce Submarines, a mindset for our people and a fundamental part of our culture. To bring together skills and capabilities, technology products, data and processes in a way designed to increase the value of our existing products and services, supporting a world-leading Royal Navy. Through automation for a more efficient delivery of the Futures contract, it creates the capacity and capabilities required to explore new value streams.⚡ If you are interested, apply via link below! https://lnkd.in/dqTKuNc4 Daniel S. / Marlena Marciniak - Sobczak / Daniela Z. / Ethan Allsopp / Norbert Fertő / James Trace / Paul Gargett FIRP / Nicola Kettle / Donna Kelly / Emily Wilson #changeagent #changeagents #jobs #innovation #future #energy #technology #nuclearjobs #submarines #career #business #work #team #engineering #safety #engineer #development #quality #change #gas #opportunities #construction #projectmanagement #project #property #planning #procurement #supplychainmanagement #supplychain #sourcing

Civil Engineers play an integral role in enabling airpower anytime, anywhere at installations across the globe. Without them, the USAF mission would not be possible. CE continues to lead the way in projecting airpower, providing essential emergency response capabilities, and delivering agile, combat-ready support to successfully fly, fight, and win. This unique combination of diverse expertise and an innovative growth mindset allows CE to be at the forefront of executing strategic advantages against adversaries and facilitating engineering capabilities when capabilities seem limited. The success of the CE enterprise depends on all of our Engineers across every specialty. Watch this video to discover what it means to be a Civil Engineer and lead the way following your graduation. Engineers… Lead the Way! 💪

Is it common to change sector within safety engineering? Have you considered it?   Last week I was speaking with a safety engineer who was looking to transition into the defence sector from civil aerospace. They were unsure if their current skills would be transferable and how the standards would differ, as their whole career they have been working to ARP4761.   Switching between domains within an industry is quite common, for example moving between air, land and maritime domains in the defence industry. However, the switch in sectors can sometimes be difficult due to working to new regulations.   I have worked with a few engineers who have made the switch from aerospace to maritime defence and have found their skills are transferable, but it took a bit of time to adjust to DEF STAN 00-56. Eventually they are glad to have made the switch and learn new skills in a different sector.  What are your thoughts on this? Are safety engineering skills easily transferable between sectors? Let me know in the comments below.    #safetyengineering #aerospace #defence   

We are pleased to announce that Yaltes Electronics and Information Systems has officially issued a new purchase order to Woodward for the production of the gas turbine LM2500 marine control systems for the MILGEM shipset series: #9, #10, #11, and #12. This order comes after the successful Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for systems #6 to #8, which included both engineering and hardware. We are proud of our excellent teamwork and look forward to future growth. Project Overview: The MILGEM project, which stands for "Milli Gemi" or "National Ship" in Turkish, marks a significant milestone in Turkey's defense and naval capabilities. Woodward is honored to play a key role in this national initiative by delivering advanced control systems for the GE LM2500 gas turbine installed in these cutting-edge vessels. #woodward #gasturbines #marine

Ensuring reliability and performance in military technology ~ The role of military standard requirements ~ Military equipment operates in some of the most challenging and unpredictable environments, from desert heat to arctic cold, from deep sea to space. In such conditions, every component, down to the smallest connector, must function with precision and reliability. #MilitaryTechnology #DefenseInnovation #MissionCriticalTech #TechReliability PEI-Genesis https://lnkd.in/eJ2mryEd

Newport News Shipbuilding gets about 1,100 of its workers from northeastern North Carolina. There are probably more folks who could be trained in welding and other shipbuilding trades in northeastern NC who could work there. I know Rep. Don Davis has been talking about this, and workforce folks in the northeast and the community colleges have been working on this. This was one of the things that the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State discussed last year. I heard Brandi Bragg at NENC Career Pathways talking about it on Erin Ananian-Gentile's panel. That bell went off in my head whenI read this story. But resources are limited. This is where Sens. Budd and Tillis say, what would it take to really ramp up those programs so Newport News can meet the Navy's needs better? The jobs pay better if we can get folks. Workforce is a national security issue.

Shipyard work controls are universal.