Designer, 2nd Class

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the 2nd Class level. These positions involve performing a variety of marine design activities, including 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization. Designers will be responsible for the resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction, which may involve occasional ship-checking. Other duties include the development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet, electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings, and the extraction of computer-aided manufacturing data. The role may require travel to ship homeports on occasion. The company offers a benefits package, including potential for annual wage increases and promotions, flexible work schedules, vacation/sick time options, 401k matching, and future work-from-home opportunities. These positions are available for all shifts.

Requirements

Good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools)
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR Associate/ Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience
3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion
Knowledge in extraction of computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA
Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program
Design experience in one of the following disciplines: Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit
Experience with installation and fabrication drawings
Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements

Responsibilities

Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization
Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking
Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet
Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings
Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data