Mechanical Designer I

Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• An Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• At least 1 year of 3D modeling experience.
• At least 1 to 3 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred.
• Experience with modular construction methods preferred.
• Experience 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 commands.
• Layers types.
• Line types.
• Dimensions.
• Unit of measure.
• Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings.
• 3D modeling commands.
• Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information.
• Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command.
• Able to model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
• Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas: Equipment, Electrical, Fitout, Foundations, HVAC, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure.

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 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

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• ShipConstructor
• Navisworks

Direction Exercised

• May lead the work of CAD Drafters.
• May determine technical adequacy of drawings and models developed by CAD Drafters.
• May 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