Integrated Operations Associate - Mobile, AL

Purpose

The Professional Development Program (PDP) is an accelerated career development pathway designed for early-career professionals interested in technical and operational leadership roles. This program provides immersive exposure to Austal USA’s core shipbuilding functions which may include but are not limited to—Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Production Control, Business Development, and Surface Programs—through structured rotations, hands-on project work, and personalized mentorship from experienced leaders.

Reports To

Rotates under the supervision of functional leaders across assigned departments, with HR responsible for oversight of the professional development program.

Supervises

N/A

Reports To

Rotates under the supervision of functional leaders across assigned departments, with HR responsible for oversight of the professional development program.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Marketing/Business Development or a related technical/business field
• Demonstrated leadership potential through internships, campus involvement, or other relevant experience
• Self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Strong curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
• Willingness to rotate across departments and work areas as needed
• Internship or Co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, shipbuilding, or a technical/industrial environment preferred
• Familiarity with project management, data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, or process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred
• Adapt quickly to new environments, systems, and processes as rotations change
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of responsibilities.
• 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 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

Physical Demands

• Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites
• 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
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel
• Must have the ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs – 75lbs on an occasional basis
• Must have the ability to 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)
• Must have the ability to work at heights above 12 feet while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts
• Able to work at a variety of levels (example: waist-level, eye-level, overhead)
• Must have the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment
• Must have the 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
• Able to withstand cold and hot temperatures
• Able 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
• Able to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down
• Able 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

• Regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat and cold
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud