General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Designer – 2nd Class

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeBrunswick, ME, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Minimum of four years of design experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related technical field such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Architecture, or an associate/vocational school degree with two years of design experience.
Proficiency with 3D computer-aided design or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Perform marine design activities including two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional modeling and visualization.
Resolve design-related problems encountered during ship construction, including occasional ship-checking.
Develop ship alteration drawings for the repair or alteration of ships in the fleet.
Create electronic installation and fabrication drawings.
Extract computer-aided manufacturing data.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to perform ship checks through visits to physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, and ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
Knowledge of computer-aided manufacturing data extraction, including computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, Mastercam, 5-axis machining, and G-code.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA.
Completion of the SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program.
Design experience in Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit disciplines.
Experience with installation and fabrication drawings.
Familiarity with ship specifications as related to design requirements.

Job Description

BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following level:

2nd Class Designer: $29.34/Hr. - $31.51/Hr.

Designer Benefits package includes:

Potential for annual wage increases and promotions
Flexible work schedules
Vacation/Sick time options
401k matching.
Future work-from-home opportunities

These positions are for all shifts.

Designers perform a variety of work including:

Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization.
Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.

Submitting a Resume and a thorough Job Application outlining your experience and qualifications is highly recommended.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required:

Good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools).
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred:

Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
Knowledge in extraction of computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA.
Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career

Required/Preferred Experience

Design experience in one of the following disciplines preferred; Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit.
Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements.
Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career

2nd Class Required:

Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR
Associate/ Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience, required.
3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency.

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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