Marine Drafter

Ghostworks Marine, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghostworks Marine, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Marine Drafter to support Holland production operations. The role links engineering design to production, providing dimensioned drawings and tooling support to translate design intent into efficient manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills (Rhino) and knowledge of marine construction, with about three months on the production floor before transitioning to full drafting and support responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Rhino and familiarity with AutoCAD or other 3D CAD tools.
• Understanding of drafting techniques, manufacturing methods, and marine construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Rhino and AutoCAD to support marine production projects.
• Create visuals, layouts, and dimensioned drawings to aid production teams in understanding complex assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers, naval architects, and production leads to translate design concepts into accurate shop‑ready documentation.
• Support 3D tooling and fixture development on flat tables for production.
• Ensure all drawings meet company and industry quality, safety, and accuracy standards.
• Assist in QMS documentation organization and continuous improvement efforts.
• Revise and update designs based on feedback from engineering and shop floor teams.
• Configure CAD files to built drawings for bill of materials.
• Prepare bills of materials and assist with process documentation and standardization.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Drafting-related degree

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands‑on Marine Drafter to support our Holland production operations. This role bridges engineering design and production, providing visual aids, dimensioned drawings, and tooling support that help translate design intent into efficient, high-quality production execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong CAD skills (Rhino), a good understanding of marine construction, and the ability to collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn our processes firsthand, spending the first three months on the production floor before transitioning fully into the drafting and support role—to ensure a deep understanding of our workflows, materials, and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Rhino and AutoCAD to support marine production projects.

• Create visuals, layouts, and dimensioned drawings to aid production teams in understanding complex assemblies.

• Collaborating with engineers, naval architects, and production leads to translate design concepts into accurate shop‑ready documentation.

• Support 3D tooling and fixture development on flat tables for production.

• Ensure all drawings meet company and industry quality, safety, and accuracy standards.

• Work closely with the Quality Management System (QMS) team, assisting in documentation organization and continuous improvement efforts.

• Revise and update designs based on feedback from engineering and shop floor teams.

• Configure CAD files to “built drawings” for bill of materials.

• Prepare bills of materials and assist with process documentation and standardization.

• Support the ongoing development of company drafting standards and best practices.

Training and Onboarding:

• Spend approximately three months on the production floor learning company processes, construction methods, and quality standards before transitioning into the primary drafting/support role.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.

• Proven proficiency in Rhino and familiarity with AutoCAD or other 3D CAD tools.

• Understanding of drafting techniques, manufacturing methods, and marine construction practices.

• Strong visual communication and spatial reasoning skills.

• Ability to interpret and create accurate technical drawings and documentation.

• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills to interface with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the marine or composite manufacturing industry.

• Exposure to QMS systems and process documentation.

• Familiarity with 3D modeling, tooling, and fixture design.