Marine Designer (NX/CAD) for Naval Systems

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is seeking Marine Designers for Newport News, VA, across entry to senior levels. Salary and level depend on experience.

The role involves design initiatives for Virginia Class model conversions and requires proficiency with 3D CAD systems including NX, CATIA, and Inventor. Responsibilities include converting 3D models to NX, preparing construction views, and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and planning teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; 0 years experience; 2 years related experience can substitute for degree; 4 years non-related experience can substitute for degree.
• Apprentice Certificate or Navy Nuclear Power School can substitute for Associate's degree.
• Pref: trade experience in 3D work instructions across Structure, Electrical, Piping, Mechanical, Ventilation, Sheetmetal.
• Familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support design initiatives for Virginia Class model file conversions.
• Convert 3D models into Siemens NX including setting up construction views.
• Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material and planning teams.
• Develop and modify designs to facilitate manufacturing operations and ease of fabrication.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Sketching

Education

Associate's degree

AAS in Drafting & Design or Eng. Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Inventor

CAD/CAM

Job description

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is seeking Marine Designers for Newport News, VA, across entry to senior levels. Salary and level depend on experience.

The role involves design initiatives for Virginia Class model conversions and requires proficiency with 3D CAD systems including NX, CATIA, and Inventor. Responsibilities include converting 3D models to NX, preparing construction views, and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and planning teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with