Engineering Technical Assistant

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking an ERP/Procurement Coordinator to create parts in ERP, manage BOMs, and ensure documentation for equipment is in order. You will work with Designers and Engineers to provide weekly BOMs and support changes with accurate estimates.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and experience with ERP systems, ShipConstructor, and BizFlow. On-site role in Mobile, AL with exposure to naval ship projects and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF/ CAD tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement processes preferred.
• Familiarity with ShipConstructor and BizFlow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create parts in ERP system.
• Create requisitions in ERP system.
• Review SDRLs to ensure proper documentation is procured.
• Maintain procurement for all projects including BOM, Kanban, min/max, buffer.
• Provide weekly BOMs to CAD Integration for all projects.
• Coordinate change support with Engineers/Designers including estimates.
• Maintain Technical Specifications in coordination with Project Engineer.
• Assist Project Engineers with metrics development and tracking.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Microsoft Office

PDF Writer

AutoCAD

ERP system

ShipConstructor

BizFlow

CDS coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

PDF Writer

ShipConstructor

IFS

Job description

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

REPORTS TO:

Chief Engineer and Project Engineers

SUPERVISES:

N/A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Create parts in ERP system
• Create requisitions in ERP system
• Review SDRLs (Supplier Data Requirements List) to ensure proper documentation is procured for all equipment
• Maintain procurement for all projects to include BOM (Bill of Material), Kanban, Min/Max, and Buffer
• Work with Designers/Engineers to provide weekly BOMs to the CAD Integration department for all projects
• Coordinate change support with Engineers/Designers to include BOM and Engineering Product estimates
• Maintain Technical Specifications in coordination with Project Engineer
• Maintain department processes and corresponding documentation
• Assist Project Engineers with metrics development and tracking
• Coordinate and execute product formatting and submittal to Document Control
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required.
• Class Design Services (CDS) Develops and maintains schedules in Microsoft project for class design services activity
• Coordinate change support with Deputy Program Engineers and Designers to include Engineering Product estimates, schedule updates.
• Assist Project Engineers with metrics development and tracking

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• General Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of PDF Writer preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AUTOCAD preferred.
• Experience operating within an ERP system preferred.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
• Experience with BizFlow preferred.
• Class Design Services (CDS) Experience in tracking and coordinating construction or engineering projects preferred.
• Experience with Government projects (Earned Value Management Systems) preferred.

TOOLS:

• Computer – Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PDF Writer, ShipConstructor, IFS

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

As required

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

As required

LIAISES WITH:

• General CAD Integration, Business Integration, Engineers, Designers, Draftspersons, Purchasing, and Logistics
• Class Design Services (CDS) Project Management, Change Management Group, Planning and Scheduling, Purchasing, and Production.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US PersonStatus No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.