Maritime Structure & Outffitting Lead Phoenix Labor Group - 4.7 North Kingstown, RI Job Details Full-time | Contract 1 day ago Qualifications Project team coordination AutoCAD Fabrication NavisWorks Vessel system design CAD design (engineering design task) Mentoring Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Cross-functional team management Managing art or design teams Mechanical knowledge Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Maritime Structure & Outfitting Lead -
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North Kingstown, Rhode Island Job Type:
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Based on qualifications and experience Position Summary Phoenix Labor Group is recruiting an experienced Maritime Structure and Outfitting Lead for a shipyard client. This position leads the design and coordination of vessel structural and outfitting systems, supervises design personnel, and ensures deliverables are accurate, buildable, compliant, and issued in time to support production. Key Responsibilities Lead structural and outfitting design activities across vessel construction projects. Direct, review, and coordinate 2D and 3D drawings, models, production packages, and design deliverables. Supervise, mentor, and assign work to designers while monitoring quality, priorities, and deadlines. Coordinate with engineering, production, purchasing, and project management to resolve design and constructability issues. Ensure designs meet project specifications, shipyard production needs, and applicable ABS, USCG, and other maritime requirements. Review hull structure and outfitting arrangements for fabrication methods, access, installation, and production efficiency. Support design reviews, technical issue resolution, and field changes throughout construction. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience. Eight to ten years of ship design experience. Strong knowledge of hull structure, vessel outfitting systems, shipyard fabrication, and constructability. Experience leading or mentoring designers; supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Proficiency with AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks. Knowledge of maritime classification and regulatory requirements, including ABS and USCG rules. Strong communication, leadership, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting vessel construction from detailed design through production and delivery. Experience reviewing production drawings and resolving design conflicts in an active shipyard. Work Environment and Physical Requirements This role may require work in office, shipyard, fabrication, waterfront, and onboard-vessel environments. Depending on the assignment, the employee may need to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, access confined or elevated work areas, perform ship checks, and carry work-related tools or equipment. Required personal protective equipment may include a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, gloves, hearing protection, fall protection, and respiratory protection. All requirements apply with or without reasonable accommodation. Why Apply Through Phoenix Labor Group Opportunity to support complex vessel construction and repair programs. Professional recruiting support throughout the screening and interview process. Compensation based on experience and discussed during the interview. How to Apply Apply through this posting and submit an updated resume that clearly describes your shipyard, maritime, engineering, design, leadership, or supply-chain experience relevant to this position. Qualified applicants may be contacted by Phoenix Labor Group for an initial phone screening before client review. Application Question(s): How many years of experience in ship design do you have? Have you led or supervised a marine structural or out-fitting design team? Which programs have you used professionally; AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, and/or Navisworks? Do you have working knowledge of ABS and USCG requirements? Ability to
