Ship Design Manager

Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project specific information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure proper distribution of Design Documents.
• Support field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution, etc.) as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform systems/equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, drawings, standards and documentation for cognizant equipment and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers in support of project requirements.
• Ability to support the Production Craft concerning technical issues.

Qualifications
The following qualifications and knowledge are necessary to successfully perform this job:
• Comprehensive knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarify and listen actively.
• Ability to adapt to situations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (USCG), international rules (SOLAS) and classification society rules (ABS).

Education and/or Experience
The following are required for this position:
•Engineering degree is required.
•10 years of Engineering experience is required.
•Technical writing skills.
•Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

Working Conditions
Job Location: St. Rose, LA or Amelia, LA
Job Level: Full Time Direct
Travel Required: 10%
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance: None Required