Senior Mechanical Designer: 3D Ship CAD Specialist

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced CAD Drafter/Designer Lead to develop 2D and 3D drawings and oversee drafting teams on US Navy vessel projects. The role requires strong AutoCAD/ShipConstructor skills, 8–10 years in shipyard design or production, and the ability to coordinate with production management and external partners to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential, along with familiarity with aluminum vessel construction and modular

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 8+ years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 10+ years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.
• 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 ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience interacting with multiple design teams and production members.
• Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD including drawing, layers, dimensions, views, 3D modeling, and XREFs.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
• Thorough understanding of vessel design areas: equipment, electrical, fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, materials, pipe, product hierarchy, structure.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-III.
• Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional design teams inside and outside the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

Conhecimentos

3D modeling

Ship design

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling awareness

Leadership potential

2D/3D AutoCAD operations

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher in CAD

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced CAD Drafter/Designer Lead to develop 2D and 3D drawings and oversee drafting teams on US Navy vessel projects. The role requires strong AutoCAD/ShipConstructor skills, 8–10 years in shipyard design or production, and the ability to coordinate with production management and external partners to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential, along with familiarity with aluminum vessel construction and modular