Lead Project Design Authority – Naval Architecture

Austal Limited; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A global shipbuilding company in Henderson seeks a Project Design Authority responsible for coordinating design teams and ensuring compliance with design requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering background with at least 10 years of experience in design and construction of defence vessels. The role involves technical oversight, stakeholder communication, and promoting continuous improvement in design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Design and Construction of Defence or Commercial vessels.
• 5+ years management experience within a quality framework.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory body Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal technical authority for the project.
• Lead the coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Review and approve key design documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)

Job description

A global shipbuilding company in Henderson seeks a Project Design Authority responsible for coordinating design teams and ensuring compliance with design requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering background with at least 10 years of experience in design and construction of defence vessels. The role involves technical oversight, stakeholder communication, and promoting continuous improvement in design.