Detail Designer III, Structural

Seaspan ULC

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Design degree, diploma, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 4-6 years of detailed design experience in manufacturing or heavy industries.
  • In-depth knowledge of marine structural design and shipbuilding practices.
  • Familiarity with research vessels, fishing vessels, icebreakers, and naval auxiliary vessels is advantageous.
  • Strong technical writing capabilities for detailed specifications and reports.
  • Proficient in Cadmatic Hull and other design software like Rhino, Navisworks, and e-Share.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and update 3D structural design models within project timelines and budget constraints.
  • Prepare Structural Manufacturing Information for construction stages.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to address design issues.
  • Provide technical resolutions for structural challenges from design to fabrication.
  • Communicate plans and budgets for timely project delivery to team leaders.
  • Ensure manufacturing work packages align with VSY standards and processes.
  • Review and develop design drawings for various vessel types to meet regulatory approvals.

Benefits

  • Full-time, permanent position providing job stability for future projects.
  • Annual bonus and pension plan matching included.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits covering a variety of services.
  • Access to a gym on the Pemberton campus.
  • Parking included and complimentary shuttle service available for employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Structural Detail Designer is responsible for 3D modeling and producing adequate Production Drawings to support production design at Vancouver Shipyards (VSY) in North Vancouver. The Structural Detail Designer will ensure that Detail Design 3D Model and Production Drawings are generated and in accordance with VSY's standards, quality, and engineering processes. This role will be responsible for 3D modeling, production design, drawing generation and implementation of lessons learned. The Incumbent will also be responsible for actively engaging in 3D Model and Drawing Reviews. These responsibilities ensure that the goals and objectives of the Structural Detail Design Department are accomplished within the prescribed plans, schedules, and budgets.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 216 980 1st St West, North Vancouver.

What you'll do
  • Creates and updates, the 3D design model content in assigned areas of Structural design within project schedule and budget, and in line with the design input: basic and functional design documents, class society rules and regulations, flag rules and company and international standards.
  • Prepare Structural Manufacturing Information for all Stages of Construction.
  • Liaise with functional engineering to resolve all outstanding design issues.
  • Provide technical support and resolution for structural issues from design to fabrication.
  • Communicate and report the plan and budget for delivering the work on time to team leaders.
  • Support production outputs to ensure the resulting work packages for manufacturing are aligned with VSY standards and processes.
  • Develops and/or reviews design drawings for fisheries, icebreaking, and naval replenishment vessels in order to achieve customer, Classification Society and regulatory approval.
  • Supports the Manager, Structural Detail Design by providing guidance to other junior engineers, designers, or subcontractors in the areas of structural engineering and design.


What you'll bring
  • Associate Design degree, diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in Detailed Design in Manufacturing or Heavy Industries.
  • Knowledge of marine structural design, including detailed knowledge of shipbuilding and production best practices.
  • Knowledge of the following ship types is considered a strong asset: research vessels, fishing vessels, icebreakers, naval auxiliary vessels.
  • Demonstrated effective communication across a variety of disciplines.
  • Strong technical writing skills include the ability to produce and present clear detailed written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
  • Ability to work in Cadmatic Hull.
  • Demonstrated knowledge with Rhino, Navisworks and e-Share.
  • Above average organizational skills include the ability to maintain organization in a changing environment, multi-task and establish priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Exercise sound judgments and make decisions consistent with the essential job functions and corporate philosophy.
  • Advanced PC and Network proficiency required - ability to troubleshoot network licenses, version control across all MSOffice.


Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 216 980 1st St West, North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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