Outfitting Designer I

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

21d

About The Position

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a marine repair and new construction company based in Galveston, Texas. The Outfitting Designer I supports safe outfitting and marine interior design activities in accordance with company safety goals, policies, and project requirements. The role develops ship accommodations, furniture and fixtures, interior deck arrangements, equipment layouts, foundations, and associated outfitting drawings. The designer coordinates outfitting requirements and design information across structural, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, naval architecture, and other engineering and production disciplines. Responsibilities also include checking design deliverables for accuracy, constructability, completeness, accessibility, and compliance; supporting material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation; incorporating approved engineering changes under the general direction of the Lead Outfitting Designer; and participating in model, drawing, and production reviews. The position monitors outfitting design progress and reports status, priorities, constraints, and required actions to the Lead Outfitting Designer. It may require shipyard visits and business travel to support design, coordination, training, and project development. The designer also supports continuous improvement and compliance with Gulf Copper's Mission Statement and Quality Management System.

Requirements

Associate degree in Technical Drafting plus 0–3 years of relevant working experience in marine outfitting design or shipbuilding.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of marine deck arrangements, accommodations, interior outfitting, and shipboard outfitting.
Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine 3D design software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong deck and outfitting design coordination skills.
Excellent planning, checking, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
Strong understanding of constructability and production-ready design requirements.
Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
Good judgment and attention to minute detail.
High performance and a strong team-player approach.
Commitment to company values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AVEVA Marine or similar marine design software, Navisworks, and production-ready deck drawing packages.

Responsibilities

Support the safe execution of outfitting and marine interior design activities in accordance with company safety goals, objectives, and policies.
Develop accommodation, furniture, fixture, interior deck arrangement, equipment layout, foundation, and associated outfitting drawings.
Coordinate deck equipment and outfitting requirements with structural, mechanical pipe and machinery, HVAC, electrical, naval architecture, and other engineering and design disciplines.
Check design deliverables for accuracy, constructability, completeness, accessibility, and compliance with project requirements and standards.
Coordinate deck machinery, equipment, foundations, supports, ladders, railings, hatches, doors, and associated outfitting.
Coordinate interior details, marine furniture, joinery, insulation, deck coverings, doors, panels, and other interior systems with affected disciplines.
Coordinate engineering information required to support material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation.
Review engineering changes and incorporate approved revisions into applicable design documentation under the general direction of the Lead Outfitting Designer.
Participate in 3D model, drawing, and production reviews and assist in resolving identified conflicts.
Monitor outfitting activities and report status, priorities, constraints, and required actions to the Lead Outfitting Designer.
Conduct shipyard visits and business-related travel as required to support outfitting design, coordination, training, and project development.
Support continuous improvement of outfitting design, engineering, constructability, and production-support processes.
Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper's Mission Statement and Quality Management System.
Coordinate with the Lead Outfitting Designer to maintain design schedules, drawing dependencies, and deliverables in support of production planning and project milestones.