Structural Designer/Sr. Designer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

13h

About The Position

The Electric Boat Design community is responsible for developing qualified candidates to produce 3D models and documents to support maintenance and construction of various classes of submarines. As a Draftsman on our team, you will be tasked with the development of technical data utilizing various software in a fast pace collaborative environment.
For over 100 years, Electric Boat Design teams have played a key role in delivery of the advantage that protects our Sailors, our Families, and our Freedom. This is an opportunity to be part of the next chapter of our legacy.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or Vocational High School diploma
• 6+ years of design experience
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting (portfolio) with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is required (NX preferred)
• Structural aptitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft products
• Familiarity with design practices/rules and CAD tools (NX preferred)
• Ability to perform design related math functions and measurement tools
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and drawings (blueprints)
• Desire to develop skills through on-the-job experience and continued education to advance in the design profession
• Self-starter
• Mechanically inclined
• Exceptional organization skills
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Self-motivated with a desire to develop skills in an on-the-job training environment

Nice To Haves

• Two year Technical School/College
• Experience in steel fabrication and machining processes
• Familiarity with design standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), military specifications, manufacturing processes and lean design/manufacturing
• Familiarity with design development, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding processes.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing.

Responsibilities

• Independent development of technical information to support construction utilizing NX/Team center software
• Check of design product developed by other team members to ensure adherence to technical, procedural, and safety requirement throughout product development
• Interpretation of construction, manufacturing, technical and safety documents
• Analysis of as built conditions
• Leading Draftsman in the development of solutions to technical problems as part of multi-discipline teams
• Maintain adherence to technical, procedural, and safety requirement throughout product development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED