Lead Mechanical Engineer – Marine Vessel Design

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking an experienced engineer to supervise Engineers I & II, Designers, and Draftspersons in Mobile, Alabama. The successful candidate will perform complex design calculations and manage design projects for marine vessels, ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in shipbuilding. The position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to various conditions in vessel construction.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing or construction; shipbuilding industry strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of modular construction methods and maritime regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex design calculations and develop drawings for marine vessels.
• Ensure vessel design compliance with regulatory authorities and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction and liaise with production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

AutoCAD

Pipeflow

NAVIS

MS Office

Piping systems knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Mechanical system analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

NAVIS

Job description

Austal USA is seeking an experienced engineer to supervise Engineers I & II, Designers, and Draftspersons in Mobile, Alabama. The successful candidate will perform complex design calculations and manage design projects for marine vessels, ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in shipbuilding. The position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to various conditions in vessel construction.