Ship Design Manager

Ultipro; Morgan City, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Louisiana seeks an experienced mechanical/ship design engineer to lead technical design reviews and export-ready documentation. You will develop logs, matrices, and specifications, and coordinate with field engineers on site in St. Rose or Amelia.

Requirements include an engineering degree, 10 years of engineering experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel about 10% and US citizenship may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required.
• 10 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in kick-off meetings to review schedule and strategy.
• Develop and maintain project document logs and requirement matrices.
• Support field engineering tasks as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare and review technical manuals, procedures, instructions and drawings.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management to support project requirements.
• Assist production with technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project specific information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure proper distribution of Design Documents.
• Support field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution, etc.) as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform systems/equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, drawings, standards and documentation for cognizant equipment and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers in support of project requirements.
• Ability to support the Production Craft concerning technical issues.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and knowledge are necessary to successfully perform this job:

• Comprehensive knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarify and listen actively.
• Ability to adapt to situations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (USCG), international rules (SOLAS) and classification society rules (ABS).

Education and/or Experience

The following are required for this position:

• Engineering degree is required.
• 10 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

Working Conditions

Job Location: St. Rose, LA or Amelia, LA
Job Level: Full Time Direct
Travel Required: 10%
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance: None Required

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Experience

Required

10 years:

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