Malik A. Yarborough
Naval Architect, Finite element analysis
Bath, ME · (207) 555 0121 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/malikayarborough
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Nine years in structural design for steel newbuilds and conversions
VESSELS
Research vessels, ferries, buoy tenders, articulated tug barge units
SPECIALTIES
Finite element analysis, scantling design, weight control, plan approval
SYSTEMS
ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, Rhino, finite element analysis packages
CREDENTIALS
Professional Engineer, State of Maine, and Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers member
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in naval architecture and marine engineering, Webb Institute
Results at a Glance
34
Tons of steel
61
Tons before launch
480
Series of three
Executive Summary
Structural naval architect with nine years in a Maine shipyard, taking steel vessels from scantling calculations through production drawings. Runs finite element analysis on hull structure, models in ShipConstructor and defends the results to American Bureau of Shipping plan approval engineers.
Signature Achievements
- Cut 34 tons of steel from a research vessel hull through finite element analysis of the deck girder arrangement.
- Won American Bureau of Shipping plan approval on nine structural submissions with only two comment cycles each.
- Closed a lightship weight overrun of 61 tons before launch by reworking superstructure framing.
- Redrew a bulbous bow section that cut fabrication hours by 480 across a series of three vessels.
- Built a scantling calculation template the design office now uses on every steel proposal.
Professional Experience
Naval Architect
Kennebec Shipbuilding Works, Bath, ME 2021 to present
Structures group of six on a yard building research vessels and coastal ferries for public owners.
- Sizes primary and secondary structure and documents the calculations for class review.
- Runs finite element models of hull girder and local structure and reports margins to the lead engineer.
- Produces production drawings in ShipConstructor and answers queries from the steel shop.
- Tracks lightship weight and center of gravity through the build and reports monthly.
Design Engineer
Sagadahoc Design Partners, Brunswick, ME 2018 to 2021
Consulting office of nine serving small yards and vessel owners across New England.
- Prepared stability calculations and trim and stability booklets for Coast Guard review.
- Drew general arrangements and structural sections in AutoCAD for repair and conversion jobs.
- Attended inclining experiments and reduced the readings into final displacement figures.
Engineering Intern and Junior Draftsman
Merrymeeting Marine Engineering, Bath, ME 2016 to 2018
Small consultancy supporting fishing vessel owners and marina operators.
- Measured existing vessels and built accurate hull models in Rhino from offsets.
- Checked freeboard and load line calculations under supervision.
- Assembled drawing packages and revision histories for client submissions.
Licensure and Certification
Professional Engineer, State of Maine, license 41207
Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
American Bureau of Shipping plan approval workshop, 2022
Education
Webb Institute, naval architecture and marine engineering, graduated 2016
Finite element analysis for ship structures, short course, 2020
Core Skills
Finite element analysis · Scantling design · Hull structural drawings · Weight and center of gravity control · Class plan approval · Stability calculations · ShipConstructor modeling · Shipyard support