Structural Designer IV

Austal•Mobile, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Designer IV is responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development and checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-III. This role involves collaboration with Production Management, internal and external cross-functional design teams, business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers. The position requires a thorough understanding of vessel design in areas such as Equipment, Electrical Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Material, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure. The ability to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models is essential. The role also involves leading the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I-III, reviewing technical adequacy of drawings, providing direction for corrections, and training junior staff.

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.
Experience creating orthographic views from isometric drawings.
Experience using 3D modeling commands.
Experience 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.
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.
May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I-III.
Liaises with CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, Equipment Suppliers, and Customers.
Interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.