Shipyard Design Manager

Job overview

The Shipyard Design Manager role is onsite in North Kingstown, RI. Compensation is not specified. The manager directs design engineering for ship construction and repair projects, coordinating design work with production teams and clients. The role leads technical development from concept through delivery, overseeing engineering efforts, drawings, models, and system integration. It helps ensure designs meet regulatory, client, budget, and performance requirements while resolving design issues that arise during construction.

What you'll do

• Lead and review structural, outfitting, and production drawings for new builds and repairs
• manage functional and detailed engineering
• guide technical solutions and report risks
• develop personnel
• implement quality-control and process instructions
• ensure compliance with classification society rules, regulations, and client specifications
• coordinate with project managers and production teams to resolve design conflicts
• track deliverables and manage project documentation
• facilitate design reviews, client presentations, and progress updates
• support marketing and business development for new ship design programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shipyard design manager

ship design

naval architecture

marine engineering

design engineering

ship construction

ship repair

north kingstown ri

dp professionals

autocad

shipconstructor

abs

dnv

solas

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10+ years of ship design or shipyard engineering experience; AutoCAD and ShipConstructor knowledge required; U.S. citizens and other authorized U.S. workers may apply, but sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

DP Professionals is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.