Mechanical Design Lead - Fitout

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Austal USA is hiring a Mechanical Design Lead for fitout design work supporting naval ship design and construction. The role is responsible for developing drawings and leading Designers I–IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines. It reviews drawing technical adequacy, establishes design concepts and procedures, and coordinates with production management, internal and external design teams, customers, business partners, and equipment manufacturers. The lead sets work schedules and priorities, trains and provides constructive feedback to assigned employees, contributes to performance management, and reviews and approves employee schedules, vacation time, and training. The role also provides input to the department budget for subordinate training needs. It reports to the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager, Department Engineer III, or Project Engineer, and supervises Designers I–IV and Draftspersons. The position requires compliance with company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules. The work environment may include humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather, extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, heat and cold, and usually very loud noise exceeding 90 dB. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ten years of shipyard design and construction experience, ten years of 3D modeling experience, or equivalent related maritime or production experience.
One to three years of experience leading design teams of five or more people.
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, ShipConstructor, or other 3D modeling software.
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software.
Thorough understanding of vessel design in one or more of these areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways, or fitout.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Must have no felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

AA degree in CAD.
Experience in the construction of high-speed aluminum vessels.
Knowledge of modular construction methods.
Knowledge of the design and construction of US Navy vessels.

Responsibilities

Develop drawings as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager, or Department Engineer III.
Lead and direct Designers I–IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines.
Work with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
Review drawings for technical adequacy and direct corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
Establish policies related to design concepts and procedures.
Train Designers I–IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures.
Provide constructive employee feedback and input into performance management that may affect employment actions.
Review and approve employee schedules, including vacation time, to ensure sufficient resources are available for work requirements.
Review and approve employee training and provide input to the department budget for subordinate training needs.
Set work schedules, establish performance standards, provide work direction, and prioritize jobs based on experience and as assigned.
Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.