Design Production Manager

Gulf Copper & Mfg. And Sabine Surveyors

Job Location:

Galveston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Production Design Manager

Benefits:

401 (k)
Group Health & Dental Plan
Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
Holiday & Vacation Pay
Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the development of the ASC production engineering package and transferring that package from Helsinki to Gulf Copper. This role ensures that all production design data (including models drawings and schematics) are optimized for manufacturing safe for intended use and meet all client requirements (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Infrastructure: Support the development and requirements and implementation of production engineering tools for Gulf Copper drawing heavily from those used in Helsinki shipyard.
Team Leadership: Establish a production design team capable of learning/doing with the Helsinki design team during basic and detailed design of vessel 1 and then transferring the design back to Texas.
Design-to-Production Optimization:Review and approve 3D modular designs 2D drawings structural assembly piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and electrical schematics to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards (e.g. GD&T ASME ISO).
Production Design Management:Support development of MPPS-100 design traveling often and participating via teams with the Helsinki design team during the basic and detail design phase. Ensure the design can be produced efficiently in the Helsinki Shipyard and at Gulf Coppers Facilities in Texas. Oversee the development of technical design packages for production ensuring accuracy completeness and on-time delivery to the production line.
Engineering Change Process (ECP): Support the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process ensuring design changes upgrades and revisions are properly approved implemented and communicated to production. Lead any activities necessary to transfer the design to Texas for the production of the 3^rd vessel (1^st in the US).
Resource & Budget Planning:Estimate labor capacity and technical resources to meet production design schedules and budget commitments.
Continuous Improvement:Identify deficiencies in design processes implement Lean techniques (Six Sigma) to eliminate waste and improve drawing quality. Capturing improvements and lessons learned by the production team in Helsinki prior to start of fabrication in Texas for like assemblies is essential.
Cross-Functional Liaison:Act as the technical liaison between Sales Project Management Engineering ILS and Production teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure client requirements are accurately translated into designs. Provide status updates to executive leaderships.

Required Qualifications

Experience:20 years of ship production design & engineering experience with at least 10 years in a supervisory or management role preferably in or supporting a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills:Deep proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g. Ship constructor AVEVA SolidWorks NX Autodesk Inventor other ship production design software) and 2D documentation (AutoCAD).
Industry Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and GD&T.
Leadership:Proven ability to manage teams delegate tasks and mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PLC (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and ERP systems.
Project Management Experience & Training

Working Conditions

Regular exposure to all weather conditions especially hot humid and / or rainy weather combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Action-oriented with a focus on results

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.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.

Required Experience:

Manager

Production Design ManagerBenefits:401 (k)Group Health & Dental PlanShort-& Long-Term Disability InsuranceLife & Voluntary Life InsuranceHoliday & Vacation PayEmployee Assistance ProgramJob Summary:Responsible for supporting the development of the ASC production engineering package and transferring t...