Design Production Manager

Gulf Copper & Mfg. and Sabine Surveyors•Galveston, TX

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the development of the ASC production engineering package and transferring that package from Helsinki to Gulf Copper. This role ensures that all production design data (including models, drawings, and schematics) are optimized for manufacturing, safe for intended use, and meet all client requirements (if applicable).

Requirements

20+ years of ship production design & engineering experience, with at least 10+ years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in or supporting a manufacturing environment.
Deep proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Ship constructor, AVEVA, SolidWorks, NX, Autodesk Inventor, other ship production design software) and 2D documentation (AutoCAD).
In-depth knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and GD&T.
Proven ability to manage teams, delegate tasks, and mentor junior engineers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Action-oriented with a focus on results

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and ERP systems.
Project Management Experience & Training

Responsibilities

Support the development and requirements and implementation of production engineering tools for Gulf Copper, drawing heavily from those used in Helsinki shipyard.
Establish a production design team capable of learning/doing with the Helsinki design team during basic and detailed design of vessel 1 and then transferring the design back to Texas.
Review and approve 3D modular designs, 2D drawings, structural assembly, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and electrical schematics to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards (e.g., GD&T, ASME, ISO).
Support development of MPPS-100 design, traveling often and participating via teams with the Helsinki design team during the basic and detail design phase. Ensure the design can be produced efficiently in the Helsinki Shipyard and at Gulf Copper’s Facilities in Texas.
Oversee the development of technical design packages for production, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and on-time delivery to the production line.
Support the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, ensuring design changes, upgrades, and revisions are properly approved, implemented and communicated to production. Lead any activities necessary to transfer the design to Texas for the production of the 3 rd vessel (1 st in the US).
Estimate labor, capacity, and technical resources to meet production design schedules and budget commitments.
Identify deficiencies in design processes, implement Lean techniques (Six Sigma) to eliminate waste, and improve drawing quality. Capturing improvements and lessons learned by the production team in Helsinki prior to start of fabrication in Texas for like assemblies is essential.
Act as the technical liaison between Sales, Project Management, Engineering, ILS and Production teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure client requirements are accurately translated into designs. Provide status updates to executive leaderships.