Job Description

REPORTS TO: Engineering Director with dotted line report to Program Manager

SUPERVISES: Oversees all Program related Engineering Activities

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for organizing engineering team to meet program technical, schedule and cost requirements
• Responsible for technical relationships with customer and Program Office
• Is single point of technical contact on the program

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

General:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of shipyard design and construction experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• Working knowledge of ship structures
• Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)

TOOLS:

• Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• Will coordinate the work of Engineers, Designers and Draftspersons assigned to the Program
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

• Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers, Designers and Draftspersons
• Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers, Designers and Draftspersons

LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Designers, Draftspersons, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

General:

• Experience in managing large design projects
• Experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels is advantageous but not a requirement
• Working knowledge of modular construction methods is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessels is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Understanding of shock design is advantageous but not a requirement
• Working knowledge of FEA methods is advantageous but not a requirement.
• ​​Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• 18 years of age or older.
• 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.