Mechanical Designer IV

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer IV is responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development and checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-III. This role involves working with Production Management, cross-functional design teams both internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. The facility is capable of manufacturing both aluminum and steel ships, leveraging a moving module production line and lean manufacturing principles to deliver projects on schedule and budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and supports Navy unmanned vessel programs. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers, with a San Diego Service Center that includes a waterfront facility capable of drydocking small combatants. The company has earned 23 safety excellence awards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
8 years minimum of 3D modeling experience
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 the 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
18 years of age or older at time of application
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-III
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-III
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 set schedule of work for CAD Drafters and Designers I-III

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