REPORTS TO:  Deputy Program Engineer

SUPERVISES:  Directs theworkof engineering personnelassigned to the ProjectTeam and engineering activities as directed by the DeputyProgram Engineer.

SUMMARY:  Responsiblefortechnical/operationalleadership of project(s)in a matrixedenvironment by performingtechnicalstudiestodefine,generateandreviewprojectrequirements,monitoringthe assignedproject(s) to ensureworkscope,schedule, and budgetare well defined and maintained, and coordinatesbetweenresourcemanagers/supervisorsandensuresreviewsandapprovalsarereceived.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsiblefortechnical/operationalleadershipofassignedproject(s)/missionwithin the programmaticguidelines set by theProgramManagerandcustomer.
• Oversees and directstheworkofassignedEngineering personnel to relatedprojects.
• Defines,generates, and reviewsprojectrequirementsdocumentationwithindefined scope.
• Monitorsproject to ensureworkscope,schedule, and budgetarewelldefined and maintained.
• Ensure resolution ofengineering,material and planningissues
• Ensureimplementationof improved engineeringprocesses
• Provides the coordinationbetweenresourcemanagers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews andapprovals are received.
• InteractswithotherbusinessdepartmentssuchasFinance,ProductionControl,Supply Chain,Program Management,etc.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND
  • five (5) years’ experience in either shipyard design and large ship construction or as aCognizant Engineer over multiple systems or similar large scale engineering design project (i.e. offshore platforms), OR
  • three (3) years’ degreed Engineering experience at Austal USA.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, High School diploma/GED and eight (8) years of equivalent Austal USA Engineering experience.
• DemonstratedknowledgeofShipbuildingspecificationssuchasABS,Mil,API, and other similar generalconstructionspecsrequired.
• Experienceinidentifying and anticipatingdesign/productionworksequenceconflicts required.
• Excellentwritten and oral communication skillsrequired.
• Demonstratedknowledgeofscheduling,possessanability to monitorprogress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlinesrequired.
• Demonstratedknowledgeofshipbuildingproductionsuchasbuildstrategies,critical path, and production milestonesrequired.
• Computer literate and familiar withAutoCAD, MicrosoftOfficeproducts
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipengineeringsystemsrequired.
• Willingnessandabilitytospendtimeonboard the vesselgoing up anddownstaircases and vertical laddersrequired.
• WorkingknowledgeofMaritimeRegulatoryAuthorities(i.e.ABS,DNV,GL,NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)required.
• Experiencedin the constructionofhighspeedaluminumvesselspreferred.
• Demonstratedknowledgeoflargemodularconstructionmethodspreferred.
• Experienced in design andconstructionof US Navy vesselpreferred.
• Demonstratedunderstandingof shock designpreferred.

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 (permanent resident or citizen)
• 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
• Mustbeable to obtainandmaintainrequiredSecurityClearance.

TOOLS: Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Coordinates the work ofEngineers, Designers and Draftspersonsassigned to theProgram.

DISCRETION EXERCISED: As assigned by the Deputy Program Engineer

LIAISESWITH: Engineers, Designers, Draftspersons,ProductionPersonnel,Production Control,Supply, Logistics, RegulatoryBodies,Program ManagementandEquipment Suppliers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally

required to sit. 

Specific physical requirements include the following:

Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Thework environment characteristicsdescribed here are representativeof those an employeeencounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming the dutiesof this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humidconditions,bright flashing lights, moving mechanicalparts,high precarious places, outsideweatherconditions, and extreme heat.The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or causticchemicals,andheatandcold.The noise level in the work environmentis usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Mustcomplywithcompany,federal,state, and localsafety and environmentalrules and regulationswhileperformingdaily job tasks.

COMPENSATION

$103,000 - $135,000

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.