Provide hands-on support to production personnel to maintain production flow.
Mentor Vigor staff engineers in carrying out their design engineering tasks.
Participate in sea trials of completed vessels.
Design and review all aspects of vessels – Naval Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical
Support Project Management and Production personnel during construction phase of project.
Utilize ERP system to generate material requisitions, activities, and shop orders.
Comply with all Vigor policies and procedures.
Provide liaison between Engineering, Project Management, and production operations to resolve any issues, improvements and changes necessary for deliverables.
Manage and maintain libraries of engineering standards and engineering procedures.
Assist with compiling and managing complex work packages for the project.
Perform or review regulatory and class level calculations and create detailed reports.
Develop standard blocks and engineering details.
Provide engineering and technical leadership on assigned Program/Project, supporting internal departments, customers, suppliers, and subcontracted design agents.
Manage the project’s assigned Vigor staff engineers and engineering Subcontractors to achieve project goals.
Responsible for producing and reviewing documentation for customers including: RFI, Submittals, Engineering Change Requests, Nonconformance Documentation (NCR)
Establish project engineering strategies, determine the engineering scope for internal and external resources, and then schedule and manage the accomplishment of the engineering for the project.
Provide technical advice to Vigor management team as a Subject Matter Expert.
Adhere to all Vigor safety standards.
Periodically view the project build progress in the shipyard to insure agreement between the plans and the construction.
Participate in continuous improvement program.
Reviews engineering department output for adherence to design standards.
Lead project engineering and design reviews.
Ensure project production drawings are completed and distributed to Document Control on schedule, for efficient assembly and fabrication of products.
Perform basic calculations required for system and component design/outfitting.
Guide the sequence of engineering and design of all mechanical systems in all company projects.
Perform and review 3D model creation.
Manage Subcontractor design agents and Vigor engineering staff to resolve design problems.
Participate in annual performance evaluations.
Assist Chief Naval Architect in team member assignments and provide feedback on individual job performance
Work with project team to ensure adherence to vessel build plan.
Support estimators during preliminary stages of project.
Develop engineering standards and procedures documents.
Develop, manage, and maintain Ship Constructor and SolidWorks models, as required.
Requirements
autocad
solidworks
bachelor's
15 years
pdm
erp
Experience must include good working knowledge of design spiral, vessel arrangements, structural, electrical, mechanical and outfit details.
Capable of working in a team with one or more person to complete a task or project.
Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Fifteen (15) years of directly related, boatbuilding/shipyard, experience required – high speed aluminum vessels preferred
Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) concepts and systems preferred.
Must be detail oriented and able to work with extremely tight specifications.
Very strong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Ship Constructor andMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.
Must be able to utilize previous experience and industry knowledge to identify obstacles and design challenges to facilitate ease of construction.
Capable of clear effective communications, creative problem solving, and working well with others of all levels of authority and technical knowledge.
Must be highly organized and have excellent documentation skills.
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) concepts and systems preferred.
Experience and familiarity with industry regulations: ABS, USCG CFR, IACS, ABYC, IEEE, IMO/SOLAS, and military contracts is preferred.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to maintain a variety of professional relationships.
Able to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents including applicable codes and standards, contract and regulatory compliance.
Experience with prototype, one-off or custom boatbuilding.
Capable of writing reports, technical proposals and business correspondences.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre‑employment screening.
Company
Overview
1995 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1995 from a rescued ship repair yard, marking the beginning of its maritime and industrial engineering journey.
7 Facilities
Major operational sites
The company operates seven major facilities across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, showcasing its extensive infrastructure capabilities.
2017 Contract
Landmark US Army project
Secured a significant US Army landing craft contract in 2017, highlighting its expertise in defense and government vessel programs.
2019 Ownership
New ownership milestone
Acquired by The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital in 2019, marking a new era of growth and scaling across sectors.
Delivers high-stakes projects: from ferries, tugs and landing craft to nuclear containment vessels and aerospace structures.
Excels in industrial infrastructure: fabricating bridge girders, dam gates, power boilers and space-launch towers.
Blends maritime heritage and industrial engineering in hybrid projects spanning ship repair to nuclear-energy infrastructure.
Culture + Values
A commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.
Driving continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
Delivering the highest standards in everything we do.
Working together to achieve shared success.
Acting with honesty and transparency.
Taking ownership of results and actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Emissions
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating a commitment to reducing environmental impact in its operations and services.
Committed to sustainability in operations and services.
Focus on reducing environmental impact in shipbuilding and marine services.
Promoting energy efficiency and reducing waste in all areas of operation.
Development of clean energy technologies for the maritime industry.
Inclusion & Diversity
Vigor strives to maintain an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce.
Emphasis on attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.
Gender parity in leadership roles across the company.
Active programs to promote an inclusive and supportive work environment.