Naval Architect

DUTIES
/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics

Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.

Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.

Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.

Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.

Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.

Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.

Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.

Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.

Complies with employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
:

General:

2 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry strongly preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture

Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from severalcompanies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office product

Preferred:

Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Constructio

Knowledge and application of modular construction methods

Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of US Navy vessels

Strong working knowledge of shock design

Strong working knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus

Strong working knowledge of composite shafting

Naval Architect Specific Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering degree

Thorough knowledge of vessel structural and hull form design

Thorough knowledge of vessel trim, stability, and hydrostatic calculations

Thorough knowledge of vessel resistance and powering calculations, seakeeping analysis, weight control

Experience with model tank testing is a plus

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

All candidates must meet basic employment eligibility guidelines:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

18 years or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person status(permanent resident or citizen)

No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

T
OOLS: Computer MS Office, AutoCAD

LIAISES WITH:
Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

WORK
ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
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