Marine Drafter / Engineering Support - Holland, MI

Ghostworks Marine, Inc; Beechwood (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing School in Holland, MI seeks a detail-oriented Marine Drafter / Engineering Support Technician to bridge engineering design and production, delivering CAD drawings and tooling support for marine projects.

This role offers a unique learning path, with the first three months spent on the production floor before transitioning into drafting and support, collaborating with engineers, naval architects, and production leads to translate design concepts into shop-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in Rhino; familiarity with AutoCAD or similar 3D CAD tools.
• Understanding of drafting techniques and marine construction practices.
• Strong visual communication and spatial reasoning.
• Ability to interpret and create accurate technical drawings.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Collaborative mindset with good communication with engineering and production.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Rhino and AutoCAD.
• Create visuals, layouts, and dimensioned drawings for production teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, naval architects, and production leads.
• Support 3D tooling and fixture development.
• Ensure drawings meet quality, safety, and accuracy standards.
• Assist with QMS documentation and continuous improvement.
• Revise drawings based on feedback.
• Configure CAD files to built drawings for BOM.
• Prepare bills of materials and process documentation.
• Support development of drafting standards and best practices.

Skills

Detail orientation

Collaboration

Spatial reasoning

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Marine Engineering

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: 475 Howard Ave., Holland, MI 49424, United States

Compensation/Rate: Based on experience

Job description:

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

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.
• 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.
• 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 and composite boat building/manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to QMS systems and process documentation.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling, tooling, and fixture design.