Lead CAD Designer - Ship Design

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA, a leader in aluminum shipbuilding based in Mobile, AL, seeks a Lead CAD Designer to drive 2D and 3D drawing development and review work of CAD Drafters and Designers I. The role requires extensive experience with ship design, modular construction, and Navy vessel projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, adherence to deadlines, and proficiency in AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks within a fast-paced naval production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 2 years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 3 to 6 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent.
• Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred.
• Experience with modular construction methods preferred.
• Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Experienced in interacting with multiple design teams and members of production.
• Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD Basic draw and modify commands, Layer types, Line types, Dimensions, Unit of measure.
• Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings.
• 3D modeling commands.
• Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information.
• Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command.
• Able to model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
• Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas: Equipment, Electrical Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Material, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure.
• Able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

CAD software

Shipyard experience

Communication

XREF interop

Education

Associates Degree in CAD

CAD degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Navisworks

Job description

Austal USA, a leader in aluminum shipbuilding based in Mobile, AL, seeks a Lead CAD Designer to drive 2D and 3D drawing development and review work of CAD Drafters and Designers I. The role requires extensive experience with ship design, modular construction, and Navy vessel projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, adherence to deadlines, and proficiency in AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks within a fast-paced naval production environment.