Mechanical Designer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reports to:

Lead Designer. Supervises: CAD Drafters.

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Check drawings created by CAD Drafters.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 1 year minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 1 to 3 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction of high‑speed aluminum vessels preferred.
• Experience with modular construction methods preferred.
• Experience in design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience 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, creating orthographic views from isometric drawings, 3D modeling commands, creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor-furnished information, interface models from other disciplines using XREF command, model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Experience with Ship Constructor preferred.
• Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas: equipment, electrical fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, pipe, product hierarchy, structure.

• Must meet employment eligibility guidelines: 18 years of age or older, proof of U.S. Person Status, no felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within 7 years, no felony convictions of drug crimes within 3 years, willing to submit to drug screen and background check.

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• Ship Constructor
• Navisworks

• May lead the work of CAD Drafters.
• May determine technical adequacy of drawings and models developed by CAD Drafters.
• May train CAD Drafters according to established standards and procedures.
• May work with Production Management and internal cross-functional design teams.

• May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters.

CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel.

The work environment characteristics described 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 essential functions. Exposure to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, fumes and airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, heat and cold.

Noise level usually very loud, +90 dB.

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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’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.