DESIGNER 3

About the Role

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

A basic understanding of ship design practices and blueprint reading skills is required. Applicant will be directly involved in electrical design and development of drawings associated with ship modification and overhauls. Applicant will be responsible for following applicable drawings procedures and standards. Applicant will also be responsible for locating, interpreting and applying government and vendor-furnished information and technical data into during development of functional electrical design drawings. Travel to numerous Naval Bases will be required to support pier side shipchecking and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations
• Utilize computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as CAD, CAM or CATIA
• Gather information, make studies, compute calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals
• Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups regarding ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications
• Directly involve in electrical design and development of drawings associated with ship modification and overhauls
• Follow applicable drawing procedures and standards
• Locate, interpret and apply government and vendor-furnished information and technical data during development of functional electrical design drawings
• Travel to Naval Bases to support pier side shipchecking and surveys (25%-50% of the time)

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of experience -or- Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years experience
• Basic understanding of ship design practices and blueprint reading skills
• US Citizenship required
• Full-Time, 1st Shift
• No relocation assistance available
• Not eligible for telework

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with US Navy Power Interior Communication, and Control Systems
• Understanding in ship design (CG, LPD, LHA/LHD & LCS)
• Background in Electrical Design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Word

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers
• Tele-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships