Senior Design Specialist

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

Generates ship design data using or in support of 3D CAD models, functional engineering products, or estimating, planning, procurement, or production support databases. Effective decision-maker for assigned discipline(s), seeking advice and/or direction appropriate to experience and tasking.

NASSCO is seeking an experienced senior design specialist to coordinate CAD component modeling in support of computer-based 3D ship design. The ideal candidate will be skilled in reading and interpreting vendor furnished information and translating the equipment's provided dimensions into modeled representations for use in the native 3D modeling software. Strong knowledge of ship design technical requirements for Metal Outfitting, HVAC, Pipe, Machinery and Mechanical Systems is required along with the ability to plan and coordinate a budget and schedule-based delivery of support to the design teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As required, provides a cross organizational assessment of alternative change concepts/solutions, and identifies potential impacts to other disciplines
• Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact across the design and downstream
• Develops and implements novel solutions to complex problems
• Serves as focal point for discussing the organization's agreed technical position with external SMEs (such as ABS Principal Surveyors, Production Superintendents, Directors, Ship Design Managers)
• Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including driving to decisions, and determining follow on actions
• Actively seeks mentorship opportunities within the team and works to develop other employees technical and/or leadership skills. Mentors personnel across engineering on advanced technical principles, theories and concepts in a classroom setting as needed
• Identifies gaps and training needs for a discipline, and identifies impacts and connectivity to adjacent disciplines
• Acts as a reliable resource for others by using design and process knowledge in combination with strong negotiating skills
• Recommends changes to requirements (such as rules, regulations, contracts, references) that meet intent and needs
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, and/or Associates Degree in CAD; four (4) years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education. In addition to one of the prior requirements, at least 16 years of related experience in the maritime industry is preferred
• Detailed experience in ship design, to include 3D model development, functional engineering products, estimating, planning, procurement, and production processes. Detailed experience and knowledge of a given discipline's or subdiscipline's state-of-the-art in U.S. shipbuilding
• Strong knowledge of PC and CAD applications, with knowledge in AVEVA Unified Engineering products being preferred
• Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving one's self, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.

PAY SCALE

$145,200 - $189,500

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.