What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Lead Designer - Post Processing position at Austal?
REPORTS TO : Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III
SUPERVISES : Designer I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Responsible for drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III
- Leads and directs the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines.
- Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
- Reviews technical adequacy of drawings and provides direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
- Establishes policies with relation to design concepts and procedures.
- Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures.
- Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provide input into performance management that may affect employment actions.
- Responsible to review and approve employees' schedules, including managing and approving vacation time to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet work requirements.
- Responsible to review and approve employees' training. Provides input to department budget for subordinate training needs.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :
Ten (10) years of shipyard design and construction experience; Ten (10) years of 3D modeling experience; or equivalent related maritime / production experience
Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas : structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitout
Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels
US Citizenship / work authorization is required.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES :
All candidates must meet Austal USA's basic employment eligibility guidelines :
TOOLS :
DIRECTION EXERCISED : Sets schedule of work for Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons. Has authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards for employees assigned. Prioritizes jobs based on experience and as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III.
DISCRETION EXERCISED : Has responsibility to supply constructive feedback to employees and provides input for performance that may affect employment actions.
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 may encounter 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 may be 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 shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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.
