Austal USA
ProjectDepartmentManagerEngineering
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“Project Department Manager Engineering at Austal USA. Skills: Engineering management, Naval architecture, Marine engineering, Mechanical engineering. Oversee Department Goals for a specific project. Prepare design calculations”
Industry & Context.
18 years of age or older, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 plus years of design and/or construction experience, US Citizenship, Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience, Thorough knowledge of vessel structural design, Thorough knowledge of vessel trim & stability calculations, Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience, Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation, Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment, Thorough knowledge of HVAC design, bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience, Thorough knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems, Thorough knowledge of automation, control and communication systems, bachelor’s degree in Engineering or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience, Thorough knowledge of light weight aluminum joiner construction
Nice to Have
Experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels, Working knowledge of modular construction methods, Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessels, Understanding of shock design, Working knowledge of FEA methods, Knowledge of composite shafting, Working knowledge of USPH requirements, working knowledge of IEEE and NEC, working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities
What You'll Do.
Oversee Department Goals for a specific project
Prepare design calculations
Oversee design calculations
Assign design calculations
Prepare drawing development
Oversee drawing development
Assign drawing development
Progress department work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interacting with Production; Interacting with design teams; Interacting with customer representatives; Interacting with equipment manufacturers; Liaise with Engineers; Liaise with Production Personnel; Liaise with Customer; Liaise with Regulatory Bodies; Liaise with Program Management; Liaise with Equipment Suppliers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Process & Methodology
Scheduling
Full Job Description
**REPORTS TO:** Chief Department Engineer & Program Engineer **SUPERVISES:** Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons **AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Responsible for overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer * Responsible for preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals * Responsible for checking calculations * Responsible for progressing all department work **QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:** * General: * Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience * Excellent written and oral communication skills * 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 * Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products * Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems * Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.) * US Citizenship * Naval Architect: * Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience. * Thorough knowledge of vessel structural design * Thorough knowledge of vessel trim & stability calculations * Marine / Mechanical Engineer: * Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience * Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation * Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment * Thorough knowledge of HVAC design * Electrical Engineer: * Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 year
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