Principal Specialist, Mechanical Detail Design

Overview Principal Specialist, Mechanical Detail Design role at Seaspan ULC. The Principal Specialist, Mechanical Detail Design acts as the organizational authority for the Mechanical discipline on design development and approval, using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. The role guides and trains other designers, ensures integration of mechanical systems into the ship design (including fabrication and installation), and serves as a key point of contact for the Mechanical discipline within the project. The role also controls cost, schedule, technical completion and integration of defined scope within the discipline’s systems or deliverables. Note: This position is required to be fully on-site at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2R2. What You’ll Do Provide comprehensive discipline leadership and supervise the Mechanical and Piping part of the ship’s design. Communicate project issues and critical initiatives to the Department Manager and Project Manager. Allocate design/drafting work to team members and ensure tasks are performed within their competencies and with appropriate supervision. Provide mentorship and guidance to other designers or subcontractors in the Mechanical and Piping engineering/design area. Provide design expertise in assigned Mechanical and Piping design areas by preparing and reviewing design and functional packages to meet functional design requirements. Lead design activities by producing integrated 3D models, based on engineering documentation, class society rules and regulations, flag rules, company and international standards; develop design solutions and prepare detail design production documentation within project schedule and budget. Develop and review design drawings for icebreaking, naval replenishment and various vessels to achieve customer approval and regulatory compliance. Develop, review and approve material specifications and bills of material in accordance with Seaspan material strategies and customer requirements. Ensure appropriate design methods are used and that design checks are undertaken. Support the company design standards development and improvement process. Identify improvements in processes, tools and training to increase efficiency, responsiveness and product quality. Provide technical support to production and perform trade studies to determine cost-effective design solutions and meet material budgets. Identify opportunities to reduce material and labor costs. Support Planning, Supply Chain and Production to ensure the designed system is complete and functional on schedule to support ship delivery. Assist project management with estimation of design scope, baseline and technical change scope, risk mitigation, and enabling products to support installation and build schedule. Monitor progress and costs; report to project management and Discipline Manager. Develop and enforce discipline-specific design standards and ensure quality and compliance with specifications. Maintain communication and collaboration with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders as required. Act as a key point of contact for the Detail Design Mechanical discipline within the project. Perform additional duties as required. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Systems, Design or Naval Engineering is required. 5+ years of progressively senior experience in Detailed Design within the shipbuilding industry, manufacturing or other heavy industries, with projects involving diverse partners. Experience working with classification society requirements. Experience working with a diverse integrated project team, and with the ability to supervise and lead people. Knowledge of Marine Mechanical and Piping design, including detailed knowledge of mechanical and piping systems and production best practices. Design experience with ship types such as icebreakers, research vessels, multi-purpose vessels, fishing vessels, naval auxiliary vessels. Ability to work independently to develop solutions to technical problems; strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess change requests, projects and designs for schedule or budget risk. Strong written and verbal communication and ability to produce detailed technical specifications, procedures, and reports. Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), purchasing and management systems is preferred. Understanding of CADMATIC and AutoCAD software, document control systems and databases; proficiency with AutoCAD and shipbuilding CAD systems. Good organizational skills and ability to work effectively across a multi-disciplined team. Willingness to travel as required by the employer to meet business needs. Commitment to safety and ability to follow all safety laws, regulations and company safety policies. Strong judgment and decision-making aligned with core job functions. PC proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.). Must hold or be eligible to attain Reliability Security Clearance or higher as required. Why You’ll Love Working Here Full-time, permanent position with job stability on long-term shipbuilding projects. Competitive salary and benefits package, including annual bonus and pension plan matching. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, EFAP and more. Estimated salary: $143,100 - $159,000. Final base salary offers are at Seaspan’s sole discretion and based on experience and location. Language: English NOC: 21301 For more information, contact #J-18808-Ljbffr