Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships.
Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation’s fleet.
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports technical execution of assigned projects within the programmatic guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
- Review statements of work from customer, review technical drawings, and identify applicable MIL-STD or other technical requirements and support conveying understanding to the team Project Coordinator and Program Manager.
- Assist with defining, generating, and reviewing project technical requirements and documentation with Program Manager, Project Coordinator and customer for assigned scope of responsibility.
- Assess technical feasibility of the project and identify additional resources which may be needed to fulfill requirements and meet deliverables of customer, escalating complex or high-risk issues to senior engineers or the Program Manager.
- Determine the relevance of existing, standard requirements and their level of appropriateness for additively manufactured components with oversight and review by senior engineering staff as required.
- Track assigned projects and their deliverables to ensure technical work scope are well defined and maintained.
- Provide technical input and coordination with assigned personnel to related projects as directed.
- Conduct and attend meetings in a supporting or information-sharing capacity as required.
- Support resolution of engineering, material and planning issues.
- Support implementation of improved engineering processes by following established procedures and providing improvement suggestions.
- Provide the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensure all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
- Any additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering Or high school diploma/GED and six (6) years of equivalent Engineering experience as defined below.
- 0 to 2 years of related engineering, design or construction experience or equivalent experience.
- Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts preferred.
- Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office products.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
- Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:
- 18 years 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.
DISCRETION: Works under guidance while developing proficiency in project and technical leadership.
DIRECTION:
LIAISES WITH:
- All departments as required including, but not limited to, Operations, Production, Production Control, Purchasing, Programs, Projects, Engineering.
- Government personnel.
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’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.
