Marine Drafter/Engineering Support Technician

Ghostworks Marine; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghostworks Marine seeks a detail-oriented Marine Drafter / Engineering Support Technician to bridge engineering design and production in Holland, MI. You will create 2D/3D drawings with Rhino and AutoCAD, translating design intent into shop-ready documentation and tooling support.

Three-month on-floor training precedes full drafting duties, ensuring deep understanding of processes, materials, and quality standards.

Qualifications

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

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 with QMS team to organize documentation and drive continuous improvement.
• Revise and update designs based on feedback from engineering and shop floor teams.
• Configure CAD files to build drawings for bills of materials.
• Prepare bills of materials and assist with process documentation and standardization.
• Support the ongoing development of company drafting standards and best practices.

Skills

Visual communication

Spatial reasoning

Interpreting drawings

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

3D CAD tools

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.

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.
• 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.