Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations
Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA
Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal
Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications
Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments
Extensive knowledge in specialized functions
A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered
Minimal supervision
Work may be done without established procedures
May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees
Often designated as lead worker
Duties & tasks are varied and complex
Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues
Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company
Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications, require skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication

Associate's degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years experience or a combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of a degree (HS diploma and 10 years in a related field)
High level of experience/efficiency for both AUTOCAD and SHIP CONSTRUCTOR

Designer 4

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