Job Description:
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.
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??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.