Engineering Technical Assistant - Mobile, AL

VetJobs; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a motivated Coordinator for Class Design Services (CDS) who will work on-site with Design and Procurement teams. You will create parts and requisitions in ERP and maintain BOMs, coordinating with Engineers, Designers, and the CAD Integration group on multiple ship-design projects.

The role requires a High School/GED and strong communication skills, plus experience with MS Office, AutoCAD, PDF Writer, ERP systems, ShipConstructor, and BizFlow.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of PDF Writer.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience operating within an ERP system.
• Experience with ShipConstructor.
• Experience with BizFlow.
• Class Design Services (CDS) context and project coordination experience.
• Experience tracking and coordinating construction or engineering projects (preferred).
• Experience in Government Projects (Earned Value Management Systems) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create parts in ERP system.
• Create requisitions in ERP system.
• Review SDRLs to ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain procurement for all projects including BOM, Kanban, Min/Max, and Buffer.
• Provide weekly BOMs to CAD Integration department.
• Coordinate change support with Engineers and Designers.
• Maintain technical specifications and department processes.
• Assist Project Engineers with metrics development and tracking.
• Coordinate and submit documents to Document Control.
• Ensure compliance with Austal USA policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

PDF Writer

ShipConstructor

ERP System

BizFlow

IFS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

• 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

Auto req ID 484551BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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 In 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 Person Status

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.

City* Mobile

State* Alabama

Job_Category Operations

Job Code Coordinator Coordinator

Affiliate Sponsor Austal USA