Senior Mechanical Designer — Pipe Spool & 3D Vessel Drawings

Austal Usa, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking a Lead CAD Designer to develop 2D and 3D drawings and review CAD Drafters’ work. You will collaborate with Production Management and cross‑functional teams, including customers and equipment suppliers, to ensure design integrity and timely delivery.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, an Associate Degree in CAD preferred, 4+ years 3D modeling, experience in shipyard design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, ShipConstructor and Navisworks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 4 years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 to 10 years of shipyard design or production 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 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 thorough understanding of vessel design in two or more of following areas:EquipmentElectricalFitoutFoundationsHullHVACMaterialPipeProduct HierarchyStructure
• Able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D drawings.
• Review drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• Work with Production Management and cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

Skills

2D drafting

3D modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Schedule adherence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in CAD preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austal USA is seeking a Lead CAD Designer to develop 2D and 3D drawings and review CAD Drafters’ work. You will collaborate with Production Management and cross‑functional teams, including customers and equipment suppliers, to ensure design integrity and timely delivery.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, an Associate Degree in CAD preferred, 4+ years 3D modeling, experience in shipyard design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, ShipConstructor and Navisworks.