Marine Drafter

Ghostworks Marine•Holland Charter Township, MI

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Marine Drafter to support Holland production operations. The role bridges engineering design and production by providing visual aids, dimensioned drawings, and tooling support that help translate design intent into efficient, high-quality production execution. The drafter collaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams and uses CAD skills, particularly Rhino, alongside an understanding of marine construction. The role begins with approximately three months on the production floor to learn company processes, construction methods, materials, workflows, and quality standards. After this onboarding period, the employee transitions fully into the drafting and support role.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
Proficiency in Rhino and familiarity with AutoCAD or other 3D CAD tools.
Understanding of drafting techniques, manufacturing methods, and marine construction practices.
Strong visual communication and spatial reasoning skills.
Ability to interpret and create accurate technical drawings and documentation.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills for working with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the marine or composite manufacturing industry.
Exposure to QMS systems and process documentation.
Familiarity with 3D modeling, tooling, and fixture design.

Responsibilities

Develop 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Rhino and AutoCAD to support marine production projects.
Create visuals, layouts, and dimensioned drawings to help production teams understand complex assemblies.
Collaborate with engineers, naval architects, and production leads to turn design concepts into accurate, shop-ready documentation.
Support 3D tooling and fixture development on flat tables for production.
Ensure drawings meet company and industry quality, safety, and accuracy standards.
Work with the Quality Management System (QMS) team to organize documentation and support continuous improvement.
Revise and update designs based on feedback from engineering and shop-floor teams.
Configure CAD files into built drawings for bills of materials.
Prepare bills of materials and assist with process documentation and standardization.
Support the ongoing development of company drafting standards and best practices.
Spend approximately three months on the production floor learning company processes, construction methods, and quality standards before transitioning to the primary drafting/support role.