Mechanical Engineer IV

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

290d

About The Position

The position involves providing expert judgement and analysis for the design, development, and implementation of engineering products and procedures, shipboard systems, and overall ship designs. The role requires troubleshooting and solving highly complex technical issues in a timely manner and communicating expertly researched resolutions to management. The candidate will be responsible for complex system calculations, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports, and system drawings, as well as checking designs and drawings for accuracy and adherence to contract requirements. The position also includes facilitating training, mentoring, and developing other engineers, establishing relationships with other engineers, departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications. Compliance with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures, and policies is also required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the shipbuilding industry, or 12+ years engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses strong leadership skills.
• Ability to help grow company culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness and ability to train and mentor employees.
• Able to work independently with limited daily guidance and oversight.
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Flexible with prioritizing tasks and able to work on concurrent tasks and projects.
• Experienced in interacting with multiple engineering disciplines, production, design teams from several companies, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
• Experience reviewing contract requirements and performing detailed specification traces.
• Experience developing technical trade-off studies and engineering cost analyses.
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in the design and construction of US Navy, Coast Guard, and Commercial vessels.
• Advanced knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of ship systems.
• Advanced knowledge of modular shipbuilding manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert judgement and analysis for the design, development, and implementation of engineering products/procedures, shipboard systems, and overall ship designs.
• Troubleshoots and solves highly complex technical issues in a timely manner and communicates expertly researched resolutions to management.
• Responsible for complex system calculations, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports, and system drawings.
• Checks designs and drawings for accuracy and adherence to contract requirements.
• Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
• Establishes relationships with other engineers, departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures, and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees