Lead Marine Mechanical Designer

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to oversee machinery design activities for shipbuilding and newbuilding projects. You will lead cross-disciplinary coordination, review machinery layouts and ensure production-ready drawing packages are prepared for shipyards.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in drafting or equivalent, strong shipboard machinery knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD and marine design software. Travel to shipyards may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in marine drafting/shipbuilding
• Strong understanding of shipboard machinery systems and installation practices
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs and technical docs
• Experience with marine piping, foundations, mechanical systems and shipyard production
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine design tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate machinery design activities for shipbuilding projects
• Develop and review machinery arrangements, piping layouts and related drawings
• Coordinate design requirements with hull, electrical, HVAC, deck and naval architecture teams
• Provide technical support to production regarding installation and design questions
• Review drawings and deliverables for accuracy, constructability and compliance

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Design coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Technical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AVEVA Marine

Navisworks

Marine 3D design software

Job description

Gulf Copper is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to oversee machinery design activities for shipbuilding and newbuilding projects. You will lead cross-disciplinary coordination, review machinery layouts and ensure production-ready drawing packages are prepared for shipyards.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in drafting or equivalent, strong shipboard machinery knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD and marine design software. Travel to shipyards may be required.