Mechanical Engineer I

About the Role

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Computer literate

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related engineering, design or construction experience or equivalent experience
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to interact with production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Knowledge of FEA methods; experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN is 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

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required.
• 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.

Tools

• Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

Direction Exercised

• May determine technical adequacy of drawings/calculations

Liaises With

• Engineers
• Production Personnel
• Customer
• Regulatory Bodies
• Program Management
• Equipment Suppliers

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud (+ 90 dB).