Austal USA · 1 day ago
Deputy Program Engineer
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAustal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. The Deputy Program Engineer is responsible for leading a matrixed team of engineers and designers, ensuring project requirements are defined, monitored, and maintained while coordinating between resource managers and supervisors.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading a matrixed team of project engineers, multi- disciplined engineers and designers for project(s) by defining, generating and reviewing project requirements as specified by the program manager and customer; perform complex studies to monitor project to ensure scope, schedule and budget are defined and maintained while coordinating between resource managers/supervisors to ensures reviews and approvals are received
Responsible for technical and operational leadership of a group of projects or program within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer
Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation
Performs highly complex technical studies to refine project requirements
Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained
Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received
Conducts extensive performance/project analyses during phase-down to benefit future/other projects, missions and programs
Responsible for analysis concerning engineering program performance and to support engineering program improvements and implementation of improved engineering processes
Coordinates resolution of engineering, material and planning issues
Interacts with other business departments such as Finance, Production Control, Supply Chain, and Program Management
Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies
Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure Basis of Estimates are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a similar field is required; Master's degree is a plus
Minimum 7 years of experience in shipyard design and large ship construction at the Engineer level
Experience as a Cognizant Engineer overseeing multiple systems or working on with large-scale engineering design projects, such as off-shore drilling platforms, will be considered
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a high school diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience in shipyard design and construction may be considered
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead others and projects
Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding specifications such as ABS, Mil, API, and other similar general construction specifications
Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling; possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines
Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding production such as build strategies, critical path, and production milestones
Demonstrated knowledge of ship engineering systems
Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
Willingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders
Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance
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
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites
Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel
Perform prolonged standing
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis
Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis
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)
Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts
Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead)
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment
Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles
Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
Ability 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
Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers
Preferred
Experienced in the construction of high-speed aluminum vessels preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of large modular construction methods preferred
Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessel preferred
Demonstrated understanding of shock design preferred
Company
Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christy Taylor
Chief Operating Officer - Transformation
Adam Overstreet
Vice President of Legal Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer
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