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Structural Designer III

Birdon
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE     Structural Designer III

LOCATION          New Orleans, LA

MANAGER          Ship Design Manager

POSITION TYPE      Non-Exempt / Full time

SALARY            $40.00 -$50.00 / Hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Structural Designer III will lead the development of structural design models and drawings of new ship and marine vehicle designs, as wells as modifications to existing designs.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Structural Designer III is responsible for :

  • Check the work of junior structural designers.
  • Develop 3D structural models, associated 2D Production assembly drawings, and associated CAM information for existing and new products.
  • Ensure the quality of structural design models and drawings.
  • Incorporate build strategy and design for production into structural design.
  • Create details to assist manufacturing installation and assembly (e.g. jigs and fixtures).
  • Integration of structural design with mechanical, electrical, and outfitting.
  • Assist engineers in the development of structural standards and weld drawings.
  • Develop and maintain structural CAD drafting standards.
  • Write Request for Information for functional engineering missing information.
  • Organize and maintain drawing file configuration and storage.
  • Process engineering change notices and engineering related corrective actions.
  • Conduct model and drawing reviews with engineer, production, and production control personnel.
  • Revise models and drawings to refine products based on input from engineering and production personnel.
  • Assist field engineers in the resolution of production information requests.
  • Other duties assigned by the Production Design Manager.

ESSENTIAL

  • Associate of Applied Science or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years structural design experience.
  • 5 years ShipConstructor software experience, or 3 years ShipConstructor experience and 2 years with equivalent software.
  • 10 years of AutoCAD software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing 3D structural models and production drawings.
  • Familiarity with structural manufacturing CAM software and files, such as structural nest files, NC Pyros, and automated welding.
  • Familiarity with shipyard modular construction methods and processes.
  • Good technical writing and professional communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work under limited supervision.
  • Excellent organizational skills, self-starter.
  • Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

    • DESIRABLE

  • Steel or aluminum shipbuilding, boat building, offshore, or other marine design or fabrication experience.
  • Fabrication or field engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of structural detail and welding standards.
  • Experience with Structure, Piping HVAC, electrical, or outfitting design.
  • Familiarity with other marine and 3D design software (e.g. Rhino, Orca, Soldiworks)
  • Knowledge of ABS, US Navy and USCG design requirements.

    • HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY (HSEQ) OBLIGATIONS

  • Ensure task risk assessments are conducted to carry out all work safely.
  • Commitment to a focus on safety and a culture of hazard identification and control.
  • Compliance with company policies and procedures to protect themselves, work colleagues and the environment.
  • Report all incidents, hazards and near misses, including environmental cases.
  • Follow all quality control and assurance systems in place.
  • Take part in annual performance appraisals.
  • Participate and follow any fitness for work or recover at work plans implemented for the individual.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Working conditions are normal for a Manufacturing environment where exposure to dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.
  • Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 50 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, talk and hear.
  • Position requires use of computer, telephones, and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
  • Position occasionally requires ability to work in a manufacturing environment and onboard boats and ships from the beginning of production through the sea trails. This includes mobility to work in and around incomplete steel and aluminium hull structures.

    • KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS

  • Engineering Department Contractual Performance.
  • Annual performance review.

    • RELATIONSHIPS

    This role requires a good relationship with the individuals and teams across the Production and Project delivery organizations to ensure Birdon achieves the safe completion of the agreed work, in the time required.

    Your communication and direct contact with Birdon clients are an important aspect of this position. It is your responsibility to ensure that Birdon's values and interests are maintained during your relationship with clients, subcontractors, visitors, suppliers, and employees.

    Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  Know Your Rights   The Company invites any applicant and / or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing  hr@birdon.us . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact  hr@birdon.us  for further assistance.

    Salary : $40 - $50

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