REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III, or Project Engineer SUPERVISES: Designer I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III Leads and directs the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines. Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers. Reviews technical adequacy of drawings and provides direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements. Establishes policies with relation to design concepts and procedures. Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures. Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provide input into performance management that may affect employment actions. Responsible to review and approve employees’ schedules, including managing and approving vacation time to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet work requirements. Responsible to review and approve employees’ training. Provides input to department budget for subordinate training needs. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: General Required: Ten (10) years of shipyard design and construction experience; Ten (10) years of 3D modeling experience; or equivalent related maritime/production experience One (1) – Three (3) years’ experience leading design teams of five or more persons 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, Ship Constructor or other 3D modeling software Computer literate with Microsoft Office software Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitout Preferred: AA Degree in CAD Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels Knowledge of modular construction methods Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels US Citizenship / work authorization is required. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines: 18 years or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen) 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 TOOLS: Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD 2006 or later, ShipConstructor 08 DIRECTION EXERCISED: Sets schedule of work for Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons. Has authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards for employees assigned. Prioritizes jobs based on experience and as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III. DISCRETION EXERCISED: Has responsibility to supply constructive feedback to employees and provides input for performance that may affect employment actions. LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Production Personnel, Customer, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, 90 dB. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. 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. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-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 is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.