Designer II (Hull Engineering)

SUMMARY

Generates ship design data using or in support of 3D CAD models, functional engineering products, or estimating, planning, procurement, or production support databases. Effective decision-maker for assigned discipline(s), seeking advice and/or direction appropriate to experience and tasking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generates ship design data using or in support of 3D CAD models, functional engineering products, or estimating, planning, procurement, or production support databases

• Completes products with supervision and technical oversight at key junctures in development

• Participates in internal working groups, including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes

• Teaches known skills to other employees, and can mentor one Designer, as assigned

• Independently locates requirements (such as rules, regulations, contracts, references) that apply to tasked work, and also finds related requirements 

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, and/or Associate's degree in CAD, and typically at least three (3) years of experience.  Four (4) years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education

• Productive experience in ship, offshore, process, or fabrication design, including 3D model development, design support database management, or extended ship production experience

• Strong knowledge of PC and CAD applications, with knowledge in AVEVA Unified Engineering products being preferred

• Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving one's self, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings.  Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.