Senior Design Specialist

Nassco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NASSCO is seeking an experienced senior design specialist to coordinate CAD component modeling in support of computer-based 3D ship design. The ideal candidate will translate vendor-provided dimensions into modeled representations for use in native 3D modeling software and ensure alignment with ship design requirements for Metal Outfitting, HVAC, Pipe, Machinery and Mechanical Systems.

The role requires planning and coordinating budgets and schedules to deliver design support, with a track

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting vendor information and translating dimensions into 3D CAD models
• Strong knowledge of ship design requirements for metal outfitting, HVAC, piping, machinery and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with PC and CAD applications; AVEVA Unified Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-organizational assessment of change concepts and impacts to other disciplines
• Anticipate roadblocks and mitigate their impact across design and downstream
• Develop and implement solutions to complex problems
• Serve as focal point for discussing technical positions with external SMEs (ABS Principal Surveyors, Production Supervisors, Directors, Ship Design Managers)
• Coordinate and facilitate working groups, drive decisions and determine follow-on actions
• Mentor team members and develop others' technical and leadership skills
• Identify gaps and training needs for a discipline and impacts to adjacent disciplines
• Act as a reliable resource by applying design knowledge and negotiation skills
• Recommend changes to requirements to meet intent and needs
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Job description

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

Generates ship design data using or in support of 3D CAD models, functional engineering products, or estimating, planning, procurement, or production support databases. Effective decision-maker for assigned discipline(s), seeking advice and/or direction appropriate to experience and tasking.

NASSCO is seeking an experienced senior design specialist to coordinate CAD component modeling in support of computer-based 3D ship design. The ideal candidate will be skilled in reading and interpreting vendor furnished information and translating the equipment's provided dimensions into modeled representations for use in the native 3D modeling software. Strong knowledge of ship design technical requirements for Metal Outfitting, HVAC, Pipe, Machinery and Mechanical Systems is required along with the ability to plan and coordinate a budget and schedule-based delivery of support to the design teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As required, provides a cross organizational assessment of alternative change concepts/solutions, and identifies potential impacts to other disciplines

Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact across the design and downstream

Develops and implements novel solutions to complex problems

Serves as focal point for discussing the organization’s agreed technical position with external SMEs (such as ABS Principal Surveyors, Production Superintendents, Directors, Ship Design Managers)

Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including driving to decisions, and determining follow on actions

Actively seeks mentorship opportunities within the team and works to develop other employees technical and/or leadership skills. Mentors personnel across engineering on advanced technical principles, theories and concepts in a classroom setting as needed

Identifies gaps and training needs for a discipline, and identifies impacts and connectivity to adjacent disciplines

Acts as a reliable resource for others by using design and process knowledge in combination with strong negotiating skills

Recommends changes to requirements (such as rules, regulations, contracts, references) that meet intent and needs

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree, and/or Associates Degree in CAD; four (4) years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education. In addition to one of the prior requirements, at least 16 years of related experience in the maritime industry is preferred

Detailed experience in ship design, to include 3D model development, functional engineering products, estimating, planning, procurement, and production processes. Detailed experience and knowledge ofa given discipline's or subdiscipline'sstate-of-the-artinU.S. shipbuilding

Strong knowledge of PC and CAD applications, with knowledge in AVEVA Unified Engineering products being preferred

Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving one's self, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.

PAY SCALE

$145,200 - $189,500

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer

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