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Austal

Mechanical Designer I

Austal, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36701


REPORTS TO:

Lead Designer

SUPERVISES:

CAD Drafters

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.Checking drawings created by CAD DraftersQUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.1 year minimum of 3D modeling experience1 to 3 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.

Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferredExperience with modular construction methods preferredExperience in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills.Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.Experienced in interacting with multiple design teams and members of production.Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD

Basic draw and modify commandsLayer typesLine typesDimensionsUnit of measureCreating orthographic views from isometric drawings3D modeling commandsCreating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished informationAble to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF commandAble to model in 3D model space without interferences

Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas:

EquipmentElectricalFitoutFoundationsHullHVACPipeProduct HierarchyStructure

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

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 applicationAble to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkTOOLS:

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, Navisworks

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

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

May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters

LIAISES WITH:

CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel

WORK

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

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

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 shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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.