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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Supervisor, Design - **Company:** General Dynamics Bath Iron Works - **Location:** Brunswick, ME, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Configuration Management, Databases, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=872cfe7dc0edc5fa ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science Degree in technical or business field, or a BIW graduate Apprentice (Manufacturing or Design), or minimum 3-5 years of job-related experience. * Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Proficient in navigating within a Microsoft Access database. Preferred: * AutoCAD training. * Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) training * LEAN SIX Sigma training. * Agile/SCRUM training. * Microsoft Project experience. Required/Preferred Experience: Required: * Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with all levels of the company and customers. * Excellent organizational and planning skills. * Proven leadership skills. * Proven ability to foster a constructive and motivated work environment based on teaming. * Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, rapid response technical environment. * Occasional weekend overtime supervision coverage will be required. * Occasional travel will be required. Preferred: * Familiar with BIW tools and processes, specifically those used in the Design and Engineering Services department. * Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements. * Working knowledge of the BMDA collective bargaining agreement. * Working experience with Earned Value Management. ## Description Reports to the CAD Development Project Manager. * Responsible for the supervision of an interdisciplinary team of Designers that test and help manage BIW's CAD software, known as the CAD Development Lab. * Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position ensures delivery of superior CAD Dev support for the DDG 51 and BBGN programs., Safety Leadership: * Promotes a culture of proactive safety awareness and accountability across the team. * Ensures safe workplace conditions and compliance with company safety standards. * Maintains regular communications with staff as it relates to ergonomic and Shipyard safety. Program Execution: * Oversees the team executing CAD/PLM studies for the BBGN program, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. * Ensures design tasks are completed to established schedule, cost, and quality parameters. * Processes and verifies employee time accounting records and ensures required LMS trainings are completed ahead of schedule. * Maintains and executes a Plan of the Week (POW) to align daily tasking with program milestones and operational needs. * Implements corrective actions to address deficiencies and ensure contract deliverables are produced ahead of schedule. Operational Management: * Manages all aspects of BIW CAD Dev team activities, including workforce performance and resource utilization in accordance with BIW Standard Operating Procedures. * Regularly communicates progress on issues with CAD Dev team leadership. * Monitors cost, schedule, and quality metrics to identify employee development opportunities. * Provides guidance and direction across the team for Process, Policy and Technical issues. * Works with the project manager to evaluate workload requirements. * Administers the BMDA labor contract. Team Collaboration and Communication: * Provides leadership and direction to the Design team, supporting day-to-day operations and long-term planning. * Holds daily, productive musters, utilizing the BOS to elevate any issues through the tiered muster system. * Develops employee performance evaluations. * Supports development of personnel, staffing plans, and critical skill maintenance. * Fosters collaboration between engineering, design, planning, configuration management, and external customers. * Communicates regularly and effectively with parties external to BIW as the CAD/PLM tasking requires. Stakeholder Engagement and Business Development: * Requests and ensures incorporation of stakeholder comments to design products. * Initiates and supports waste and growth initiatives within your team. 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