Mechanical Engineer I

Supervises: N / a

DUTIES / R E SP O N S I B I L I TI ES:

• Responsible for routine design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics.
• Complies with Austal's employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• General:
• 0 t o 3 y ear s o f related engineering, d e si g n or c on s tru c t i on e x per i e n c e o r equ i v a l e n t e x p erience
• Good w r i t t e n a n d o r a l c om m u n ic at i o n skil l s
• U n der s ta n d i n g o f sc h e du l i n g a n d a n ab il i t y to a d h e r e t o s tr i c t d ead l i n e s
• Ability to i ntera c t w i t h p rodu c t i o n, m u l t i p l e de si g n te a ms f r o m s e v e r a l c o m pan i e s, c u s to m e r repre s e nta t i v e s, a n d equ i p m en t m a n u f a c t u r e r s
• C o m pute r li terat e an d fa m il i a r w i th A uto C A D a n d M S O f f ic e pr o d u c t s
• Preferred:
• Experience with Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction
• Knowledge of modular construction methods
• Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels
• Knowledge of shock design
• Knowledge of ship and propulsion systems desired
• Knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus

Marine / Mechanical Engineer Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree (At time of hire)
• Knowledge in one of the following areas desired but not required:
• Piping system design
• HVAC design
• Ship and propulsion system design
• Engine alignment and shaft design/alignment
• Outfitting and lightweight joiner construction

Additional Guidelines

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.
• 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

• T O O L S: Computer - MS Office, AutoCAD
• DIRECTION EXERCISED: May determine technical adequacy of drawings/calculations

Discretion Exercised: N /A

LIAISES WITH: E ng i neer s, P ro d u c t i o n P er s on n e l, C u s t o m er, R e gu l a t o r y B od i e s, P ro g r a m M a n a ge m e n t a n d E qu i p m e n t S u p p li er s

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly 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:.