Naval Mechanical Design Lead for Systems & Team

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a senior design engineer to lead shipyard drawing development and manage a design team in delivering complex vessel components. You will direct Designers and Draftspersons, coordinate with Production and external partners, and ensure technical adequacy of drawings for US Navy and Coast Guard programs.

The role requires deep ship design knowledge, extensive CAD experience, and the ability to enforce schedules and standards across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifikationen

• Ten (10) years of shipyard design and construction experience.
• One (1) – Three (3) years’ experience leading design teams of five or more persons.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of work scheduling processes and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact positively with Production managers, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Ship Constructor or other 3D modeling software.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office software.
• Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitout.
• AA Degree in CAD.
• Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels.
• Knowledge of modular construction methods.
• Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III
• Leads and directs the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines.
• Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Reviews technical adequacy of drawings and provides direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• Establishes policies with relation to design concepts and procedures.
• Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures.
• Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provide input into performance management that may affect employment actions.
• Responsible to review and approve employees’ schedules, including managing and approving vacation time to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet work requirements.
• Responsible to review and approve employees’ training.
• Provides input to department budget for subordinate training needs.

Kenntnisse

Ship design

3D modeling

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

AA Degree in CAD

Tools

AutoCAD 2006+

ShipConstructor 08

Jobbeschreibung

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a senior design engineer to lead shipyard drawing development and manage a design team in delivering complex vessel components. You will direct Designers and Draftspersons, coordinate with Production and external partners, and ensure technical adequacy of drawings for US Navy and Coast Guard programs.

The role requires deep ship design knowledge, extensive CAD experience, and the ability to enforce schedules and standards across multi-disciplinary teams.