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7 0 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 8 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m Naiad Dynamics partners with local high schools and colleges to offer internships for students to learn about manufacturing and engineering, and contribute to the business. Contact the company about these opportunities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including major healthcare insurance, dental, 401(k) with immediately vested 100-percent company match, disability insurance, life insurance, an employee profit-sharing program, paid vacation and holidays. Naiad has small-company flexibility combined with large-company financial stability and global brand recognition. Naiad Dynamics motion- control systems not only dramatically improve the sea-keeping and passenger comfort of vessels at sea, they also increase the vessel's fuel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption. NAIAD DYNAMICS US, INC. Naiad Dynamics® is a well-established, high-quality marine equipment manufacturer. The technology-based company is a global leader in the design, manufacture, application and through-life support of actively controlled Roll Stabilizers and Total Ride Control® systems for commercial ships, naval ships and luxury yachts. A 230-foot Italian motor yacht model with ND Total Ride Control® devices, shown in red www.Naiad.com Address: 50 Parrott Dr., Shelton, CT 06484 Additional locations: Maryland and Florida; Southampton, United Kingdom; Maastricht, Netherlands; Perth, Australia; and La Ciotat, France. Phone: 203-929-6355 Full-time employees: 100 Year founded: 1941 CEO, President and Owner: John D. Venables C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Marine products include AtRest® & AtSpeed® fin-stabilizer systems; Total Ride Control® systems; Yaw control fins; canards; active interceptors; active trim tabs; T-foils; lifting foils; air-cushion control systems; rudder roll control systems; bow and stern thrusters; integrated hydraulic systems; digital control systems; electro-hydraulic power packs; and VosPower™ water jets. Naiad exports all over the world. The company has successfully supplied over 50 navies — including the U.S. Navy — most of the world's fast ferries and many luxury yachts. Naiad Dynamics ship- motion control systems are generally used in vessels from 30 to 500 feet. Naiad Dynamics has a wide range of career opportunities available and seeks enthusiastic people to join its team. It employs mechanical, electrical, software and manufacturing engineers, naval architects, and CNC machinists and machine assemblers. Naiad is actively seeking technical sales professionals, field service technicians/engineers, quality-assurance inspectors and machine builders/ assemblers. Mechanical system, hydraulic system, electrical system and/or marine knowledge or aptitude is helpful. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M "Naval architecture and manufacturing go hand in hand as most things in the marine industry are project- specific, one off, or highly specialized." POSITION: Naval architect, applications engineer AGE: 28 SCHOOL: Stevens Institute of Technology YEARS AT COMPANY: 2.5 Andrew Ricks M A N U FA C T U R E R P R O F I L E S