Employer: DLBA Naval Architects
Email Address: info@dlba-inc.com
Position Title: Principal Designer / CAD Specialist
Compensation/Rate: $75-85K
Job Description: Summary of Responsibilities
As the team leader on a multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for developing functional 3-D CAD models, renderings and 2-D engineering drawings to support all conventional and novel aspects of marine vessel design.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free form surface models and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, or clearly stated functional requirements or appearances.
• Assisting naval architects and engineers in the design of boats and craft and providing solutions by adapting existing criteria or creating new techniques or procedures.
• Developing and maintaining computer aided design systems and processes regarding software tools and configuration to meet the demands of engineering products.
• Coordinating efforts and experiences to recommend personnel and task estimates consistent with projects.
• Develop and maintain CAD Standards and Procedures in conjunction with other designers to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Identifies correct software and modelling tools and techniques for complex designs and provides guidance to other CAD team members.
• Supports CAD team members in developing task time estimates for work completion. Provides mentorship and guidance to CAD team members to ensure agreed task targets are met.
• Identifies and organizes CAD training necessary to meet project development requirements.
Candidate / Position Requirements
• U.S. Citizenship
• Education: Post-high-school education in Computer Aided Design. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of Computer Aided Design education.
• 10(+) Years of experience developing 3-D designs and 2-D drawings to commercial standards including
(5+) years of relevant design, testing, construction or operations/maintenance of small craft.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical principles and practice.
• In-depth understand of a required form, function, or underlying design principles of a concept and the ability identify the critical design/geometry elements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 3-D geometry, surface and solid modelling Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as Rhino, Inventor, Multisurf, Maxsurf, and/or Solidworks.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing and developing artistic renderings of boats and craft to commercial standard using Renderings applications such as Flamingo or VRay.
• Demonstrated success managing/leading/mentoring...
• Excellent Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Strong Time Management and Organization Skills as an Independent Contributor.
• Demonstrated Interpersonal Skills as a member of a Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience coordinating the work of designer drafts people.
General Position Requirements:
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required
• Working Conditions: Office environment with modern equipment. Ninety percent (90%) of time spent sitting.
Company Summary
DLBA Naval Architects, formerly Donald L. Blount and Associates, a Division of Gibbs & Cox Maritime Solutions specializes in the design, development, construction of high performance yachts, custom sport fishing boats, production boats, commercial, military and law enforcement vessels.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to