Designer 4 – Shipbuilding CAD Specialist

About the role

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking a Designer 4 to create and refine components and system portions for naval vessels. The role combines advanced computer‑aided design work with close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and planning teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new component designs and modify existing ones using CAD/CAM/CATIA tools.
• Gather technical information, perform studies, run calculations, and produce rough layouts and sketches for design proposals.
• Coordinate design criteria with engineering, tooling, material, and planning groups to ensure ease of manufacture, material availability, and compliance with specifications.
• Review and check design products for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Exclude assignments that are primarily drafting in nature.

Required profile

• High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate/technical degree with 6 years of experience.
• At least 6 years of design experience in a related field.
• Strong proficiency with office and design tools.
• Experience performing design product checks.

Required skills

• CAD
• CAM
• CATIA
• Microsoft Office
• Ship Constructor
• AutoCAD

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine services.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Retirement savings options (401 k) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and other employee benefits.