Mechanical Design Checker
Austal
Date: 21 hours ago
City: Mobile, AL
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer
SUPERVISES: May direct the work of Designer I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons
Duties / Responsibilities
All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines:
LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Production Personnel, Customer, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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: 251-445-1932.
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.
REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer
SUPERVISES: May direct the work of Designer I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons
Duties / Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing for accuracy, efficiency and completeness of drawings performed by Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons.
- Works with CAD Integration Manager to set policies related to Design.
- May evaluate designs for cost efficiency and reliability and ensure project completion.
- Determines technical adequacy of drawings.
- May perform the work of a Designer when not checking.
- May be assigned task of leading the Design team in the absence of Manager.
- Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons.
- May provide input to evaluations of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons.
- Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
- Thirteen (13) years of shipyard design and construction or equivalent experience required.
- Thirteen (13) years of 3D modeling experience required.
- A combination of 13 years of production floor experience and relative maritime design experience may considered in lieu of above two requirements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
- Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers required.
- Possess expert Computer literacy and knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products required. ShipConstructor or other 3D modeling software experience preferred.
- Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fit out required.
- Working knowledge of modular construction methods preferred.
- Experience in the construction of aluminum vessels preferred.
- Working knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred.
- Associates or higher level degree preferred.
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
- Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD 2006 or later, ShipConstructor 08
- Will check the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons
- Will determine technical adequacy of drawings
- Will work with CAD Integration Manager to set policies and train Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons
LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Production Personnel, Customer, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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: 251-445-1932.
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.
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