Mechanical Design Lead - Fitout

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III, or Project Engineer

SUPERVISES:   Designer I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer,  Project Department Manager or  Department Engineer III

• Leads and directs the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines.

• Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

• Reviews technical adequacy of drawings and provides direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.

• Establishes policies with relation to design concepts and procedures.

• Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures.

• Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provide input into performance management that may affect employment actions.

• Responsible to review and approve employees’  schedules,  including managing and approving vacation time to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet  work requirements.

• Responsible to review and approve employees’ training. Provides input to department budget for subordinate training needs.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• General Required:

• Ten (10) years of shipyard design and construction experience; Ten (10) years of 3D modeling experience; or equivalent related maritime/production experience

• One (1) – Three (3) years’ experience leading design teams of five or more persons

• Excellent written and oral communication  skills

• Understanding of work scheduling processes and ability to adhere to strict deadlines

• Ability to interact positively with Production managers, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Ship Constructor or other 3D modeling software

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office software

• Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitout

• Preferred:

•   AA Degree in CAD.

•   Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels

•    Knowledge of modular construc