Saronic
Marine Design Manager
New Orleans, LA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 9, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of marine-industry CAD drafting and design experience; 3+ years managing or leading a team of marine designers.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or technical certification in Naval Architecture, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field; Associate degree considered with significant experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- If the role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items requiring “U.S. Person” status, as defined by U.S. law.
About the job
Leads marine design teams and oversees vessel design documentation, standards, and design-to-build coordination for autonomous surface vessels.
What you'll do
- Lead marine designers and drafters across modeling, technical drawings, and production support; mentor team members.
- Set drawing standards and oversee vessel construction documentation, regulatory compliance, and classification-society submittals.
- Coordinate vessel design implementation and design-to-build handoffs with engineering, production, and build teams.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of CAD drafting and design experience in the marine industry.
- 3+ years of experience managing or leading a team of marine designers.
- Expertise in one or more vessel design areas and knowledge of maritime regulations, construction tolerances, and vessel construction processes.
- 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.
Tools
NX, ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, Rhino, ABS, DNV, LR
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