REPORTS TO: Designer III or Designer II
SUPERVISES: N/A
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for drawing development as assigned by Designer III or Designer II
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2 years of shipyard design and construction experience or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of 2D modeling 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
- Possess an understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitout
- High School Diploma or equivalent
TOOLS: Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD 2006 or later
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
DISCRETION EXERCISED: None
LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Designers, Production Personnel, Customer, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
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
- 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
- AA Degree or higher in CAD is preferred
- Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels is advantageous but not a requirement
- Knowledge of modular construction methods is advantageous but not a requirement.
- Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels is advantageous but not a requirement.
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’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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of shipyard design and construction experience or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of 2D modeling experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines
- Experience interacting with Production, multiple design teams, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
- Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products (AutoCAD 2006 or later)
- Possess understanding of vessel design in areas such as structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitout
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 18 years or older at time of application
- Able to provide proof of US Person status
- No recent felony convictions as specified (theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years; drug crimes within three years)
- Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check
- AA Degree or higher in CAD
- Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels
- Knowledge of modular construction methods
- Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels
What We Do
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), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also 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 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America
