Marine Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of marine designers and drafters across 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawings, and production support
• Own the development and enforcement of drawing standards and best practices across the design organization
• Partner with naval architects, marine engineers, structural engineers, and electrical engineers to drive new vessel design implementation
• Oversee new vessel construction documentation, including ship construction drawings and as-built records
• Mentor, develop, and grow team members in CAD modeling and ship design best practices
• Ensure marine regulatory compliance across all design documentation
• Coordinate with production and build engineering teams to manage design-to-build handoffs and resolve technical issues
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tooling, and team workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical certification in Naval Architecture, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (Associate degree considered with significant experience)
• 10+ years of CAD drafting and design experience in the marine industry
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading a team of marine designers
• Strong expertise across one or more areas of vessel design: general, mechanical, electrical, structural, and piping design
• Deep knowledge of maritime regulatory requirements, construction tolerances, and vessel construction processes
• Demonstrated experience managing drawing submittals to classification societies such as ABS, DNV, and LR
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software including NX, ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, and Rhino
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills