Designer, 2nd Class

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

1d•$29 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the 2nd Class Designer level. This role involves performing marine design activities, including 2D and/or 3D modeling and visualization. Responsibilities include resolving design-related problems encountered during ship construction, which may involve occasional ship-checking. The role also entails developing ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet, electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings, and extracting computer-aided manufacturing data. A resume and thorough job application outlining experience and qualifications are highly recommended.

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 is highly desirable.
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.