Birdon Group · 7 hours ago
Structural Designer Senior
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expBirdon Group is focused on delivering maritime solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Structural Designer to lead the development of structural design models and drawings. The role involves overseeing junior designers, ensuring quality in design outputs, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines.
Marine TechnologyService IndustryShipping
Responsibilities
Assign and 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
Qualification
Required
Associate of Applied Science or equivalent
Minimum 15 years structural design experience
10 years ShipConstructor software experience, or 5 years ShipConstructor experience and 5 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
Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
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
Preferred
Familiarity with other marine and 3D design software (e.g. Rhino, Orca, Solidworks)
Knowledge of ABS, US Navy and USCG design requirements
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
EAP
Life
STD/LTD
401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Company
Birdon Group
We engineer certainty across the maritime lifecycle.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dallas Vincent
CFO - US
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