Deputy Program Engineer

Austal 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. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

REPORTS TO : Program Engineer

SUPERVISES : Directs the work of Project Engineers, Engineers, Designers, and / or other program related engineering activities as directed by the Program Engineer.

AUTHORITIES / 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.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

TOOLS : Computer, Computer Applications (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)

DIRECTION EXERCISED : Coordinates the work of Engineers, Designers and Draftspersons assigned to the program.

DISCRETION EXERCISED : As assigned by the Program Engineer.

LIAISES WITH : Engineers, Designers, Draftspersons, Production, Production Control, Supply, Logistics, Program Management, regulatory bodies, and equipment suppliers.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES :

All candidates must meet Austal USA's basic employment eligibility guidelines :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following :

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.