Ventilation Designer and Programmer

Title

Ventilation Designer & Programmer

Project Manager

Exempt

$60,000.00-$90,000.00 Annually DOE

Full Time

Portsmouth, VA

The Ventilation Designer and Programmer is responsible for developing, designing, and programming ventilation components for shipboard applications in accordance with U.S. Naval and marine industry standards.

• The designer takes direction from the Project Manager as needed to support design and programming of parts and reports any contract/budget related information to the Project Manager.
• Use AutoCAD to develop model layouts and work packages for ventilation parts.
• Develop and program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro Software.
• Provide nests and sheet quantities for materials as needed.
• Update progress on design and part development to the Project Manager.
• Work with shop personnel on any questions or issues during the fabrication process.
• Support onsite visits or ship checks as needed.
• Work to issue work packages to shop by assigned dates.
• Work with the Material Planner to identify materials as needed.
• Provide technical support to the Estimating Team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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• Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items and MIL-STD-1689A.
• Ability to perform shipboard surveys on Navy vessels (including climbing vertical ladders and stairwells).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Thorough understanding of design and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret U.S. Naval and marine industry drawings.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Designer should have previous experience designing and fabricating HVAC/sheet metal parts for the Navy fleet.
• Degree in a related field or completion of an accredited four‑year apprenticeship is preferred.
• Minimum of two years using 2D/3D software to create parts and layouts.
• Experience with CAD, Inventor, and other machine‑programming software.
• Experience using programming software to create and nest ventilation parts.
• Experience fabricating and installing ventilation on Navy vessels is preferred.
• Experience with hand layouts, patterns, and orthographic projection.

• Most work performed in a shop environment.
• Some exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, and precarious places.
• Required to travel occasionally both locally and to other geographic areas as needed; work may sometimes require shipboard checks, meetings, and inspections.
• Short periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, and squatting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer facilities to access Navy vessels.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Computer, laptop, and software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, nesting software, Trimble Fab Shop, or Design2
  
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• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local equal opportunity laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.