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We are seeking a Shipyard Design Manager to lead the technical execution of complex vessel design projects from concept through delivery. This is a high-impact leadership role bridging engineering, production, and client stakeholders to deliver innovative, compliant, and production-ready ship designs.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing shipbuilding organization
- Exposure to high-profile commercial and government vessel programs
- Professional development and training support
- Stable, long-term project pipeline
- Collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related engineering field
- 5–10+ years of ship design or shipyard engineering experience
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or projects
- Strong working knowledge across naval architecture, structures, propulsion, auxiliaries, electrical, and mission systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and ShipConstructor
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems (EDMS)
- Strong understanding of classification society rules (ABS, DNV) and regulatory frameworks (SOLAS, USCG, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and technical priorities simultaneously
Must Haves:
- Lead full lifecycle development of General Arrangements, midship sections, and production-level design packages
- Own technical risk identification and communicate mitigation strategies to senior leadership
- Drive integration between structural, mechanical, electrical, and mission systems within vessel designs
- Oversee and track engineering deliverables with strict adherence to production schedules
- Facilitate design reviews, including client-facing technical presentations and iterative feedback incorporation
- Resolve real-time design conflicts during vessel construction in collaboration with production teams
- Develop and implement engineering QC processes and internal design standards
- Mentor and develop engineering staff, including drafters and junior engineers
- Support technical proposal development, including concept design input for new business opportunities
Preferred Background & Skills:
- Experience designing U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, or other government vessels
- Prior experience leading multi-disciplinary marine engineering teams
- Familiarity with shipyard production workflows and build strategies
- Experience with 3D modeling and digital shipbuilding environments
- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
- Background in both new construction and vessel repair/conversion projects
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced shipyard environment
JOB ID: 175008
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Rob McDermott