Mechanical Designer III

Austal • Mobile, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer III is responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development and checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II. This role involves working with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers. The position may lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II, review the technical adequacy of drawings, and provide direction for corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements. Additionally, the Mechanical Designer III may train CAD Drafters and Designers I-III according to established standards and procedures, and provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 to 10 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design in two or more of following areas: Equipment, Electrical Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Material, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure.
• Able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• May review technical adequacy of drawings and provide direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• May train CAD Drafters and Designers I-III according to established standards and procedures.
• May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• Liaises with CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, and Equipment Suppliers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees