Senior Structural DesignerThis position is located On-site in our Bayou La Batre, AL location.The Senior Structural Designer will lead the development of structural design models and drawings of new ship and marine vehicle designs, as well as modifications to existing designs.
Roles and Responsibilities:The Senior Structural Designer is responsible for:
- Assign and check the work of junior structural designers.
- Develop 3D structural models, associated 2D Production assembly drawings, and associated CAM information for existing and new products.
- Ensure the quality of structural design models and drawings.
- Incorporate build strategy and design for production into structural design.
- Create details to assist manufacturing installation and assembly (e.g. jigs and fixtures).
- Integration of structural design with mechanical, electrical, and outfitting.
- Assist engineers in the development of structural standards and weld drawings.
- Develop and maintain structural CAD drafting standards.
- Write Request for Information for functional engineering missing information.
- Organize and maintain drawing file configuration and storage.
- Process engineering change notices and engineering related corrective actions.
- Conduct model and drawing reviews with engineer, production, and production control personnel.
- Revise models and drawings to refine products based on input from engineering and production personnel.
- Assist field engineers in the resolution of production information requests.
- Other duties assigned by the Production Design Manager.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:- Associate of Applied Science or equivalent.
- Minimum 15 years structural design experience.
- 10 years ShipConstructor software experience, or 5 years ShipConstructor experience and 5 years with equivalent software.
- 10 years of AutoCAD software.
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing 3D structural models and production drawings.
- Familiarity with structural manufacturing CAM software and files, such as structural nest files, NC Pyros, and automated welding.
- Familiarity with shipyard modular construction methods and processes.
- Good technical writing and professional communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work under limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Steel or aluminum shipbuilding, boat building, offshore, or other marine design or fabrication experience.
- Fabrication or field engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of structural detail and welding standards.
- Experience with structure, Piping HVAC, electrical, or outfitting design.
- Familiarity with other marine and 3D design software (e.g. Rhino, Orca, Solidworks)
- Knowledge of ABS, US Navy and USCG design requirements.
Birdon offers a full benefits package including: Health/Dental/Vision
EAP/Life
STD/LTD
401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Pet Insurance
Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees. 
