Senior Structural Designer - Shipbuilding & 3D Modeling

Conrad Industries, Inc.; Morgan City, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Industries, Inc. in Morgan City, LA, seeks an experienced Ship Design Engineer to develop concept drawings and production designs for shipbuilding projects.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Production teams to deliver high-quality deliverables. The role requires 5+ years in shipbuilding design, proficiency in AutoCAD and ShipConstructor, and strong knowledge of production processes and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and solution-minded.
• Understanding of the overall shipbuilding process.
• Broad knowledge of production processes such as NC cutting, welding, material handling/forming, modular construction, and regulatory requirements in ship production.
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in shipbuilding.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and ShipConstructor; comfortable with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept design drawings to support Bid & Proposal activities.
• Create, revise, and review functional deliverables for compliance.
• Prepare, revise, and review 3D models and production drawings (Nest, Panel, Assembly) or NC code files.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Procurement, and Quality teams.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support procurement.
• Work with Production Craft to review engineering deliverables and address questions.
• Mentor other staff members as needed.
• Verify engineering deliverables for compliance with requirements and specifications.

Skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Solution-oriented mindset

Shipbuilding process knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conrad Industries, Inc. in Morgan City, LA, seeks an experienced Ship Design Engineer to develop concept drawings and production designs for shipbuilding projects.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Production teams to deliver high-quality deliverables. The role requires 5+ years in shipbuilding design, proficiency in AutoCAD and ShipConstructor, and strong knowledge of production processes and regulatory requirements.