Naval Architect & Structural Group Manager

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Purpose

Naval Architect & Marine Engineer that supervises an engineering group in the development of the detailed design for all structural components and their respective analysis of various types of vessels, marine crafts and floating structures such as ships, barges, and tugs. Responsible for the development of the detailed design and structural 3D model of marine craft’s structure, performing functional and detail drawings review, design modifications, and in general all production or shop drawings for new shipbuilding and repair/conversions.  In addition to the primary objective, the SDD Manager will oversee design layouts of the vessel interior, crew compartments, as well as authorizing the release of the generated production information for the ship’s structure, and installation drawings of hull machinery and major equipment. Candidate will also perform as needed Naval Architecture calculations, e.g., stability/hydrostatics, weight distribution, structural FEAs, class calculations, participation in testing of marine crafts, maintenance, and preparation of functional drawings for class approval, production support, and liaise with outsourced design firms. 

Functions

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsible for the development of Structural and Arrangement designs in a 2D and 3D software environment.
• Interpret contract, class, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare estimates as required.
• Coordinates and interacts with other design disciplines, clients, vendors, and craft superintendents when necessary.
• Prepare schedules for undertaking the assigned engineering work.
• Supervise and lead a group of designers, drafters, and engineers in the Structural group, assigning tasks per schedule, production needs and maintaining close tracks of hours used per assigned budget.
• Supervise the proper development of contract change documents to support project needs.
• Apply standard design principles and theories to complete assignments.
• Create and develop production/fabrication drawings of all structural components of the vessel.
• Responsible for identifying dimensions, arrangements, equipment, and materials in the production drawings.
• Ensure compliance with required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Make required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Preparation of drawings for class approval
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly and/or indirectly supervise employees assigned to the Structural Group. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates – Building partnership and working collaboratively with others to meet all objectives.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Constantly assuring quality and process improvement.
• Ensures that all supervised employees follow ESG Safety
  policies.
• Ensures that self and supervised group, follows ESG applicable policies.

Reporting Relationship

This position will be reported to the Director of Engineering

Qualifications

Required

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering, (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of naval architecture and shipyard experience
• Proven knowledge in the use of FORAN 3D Design Software or Ship Constructor or similar 3D CAD/CAM Software
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MSC Nastran or Femap or other similar FEA Software’s, and Rhino.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, class rules and flag administration regulations required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, employees, and the public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. An ability to work in a fast- paced environment, display attention for detail, and function as a team player.

Citizenship:  U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required.

Desired

• Knowledge and awareness of other analytical simulating Software’s as CFD, a plus.
• 5 or more years of management experience on major Government Projects.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.