Mechanical Engineer III

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics. Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements. Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion. Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production. Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction. Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information. Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs. Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers. Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers. Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

Requirements

5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry strongly preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
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
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office products
Bachelor’s Degree in Marine / Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree
Strong technical knowledge in one of the following areas: Piping system design HVAC design Ship and propulsion system design and operation Engine alignment and shaft design and alignment Mechanical analysis (pressure loss, stress, thermal, hydrodynamics vibration) Outfitting and lightweight joiner construction
All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 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

Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction
Knowledge and application of modular construction methods
Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of US Navy vessels
Strong working knowledge of shock design
Strong working knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus
Strong working knowledge of composite shafting

Responsibilities

Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics.
Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.
Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.
Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.
Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.