REPORTS TO:   Mechanical Engineer IV Heat Treatment - AAT

SUPERVISES:  N/A

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.

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mechanical Engineer II will have experience in additive and subtractive manufacturing and a passion for technology and innovation.  Working with the Mechanical Engineer IV and other members of Austal USA Advanced Technologies team, this role will engage in all aspects of mechanical design and testing.  Additional Responsibilities include:   

• 3D part design and analysis for manufacturing, simulation, and testing.

• Development and execution of hybrid additive / subtractive manufacturing processes.

• Design of fixtures for additive and subtractive manufacturing processes.

• Reverse engineering of parts.                                             

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 2+ years of relevant experience including design for additive manufacturing.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.

• Working knowledge of reverse engineering concepts.

• Working knowledge of CNC machining and CNC programming.

• Working knowledge of additive manufacturing processes for metals and polymers.

• Demonstrated product development experience and acumen from pre-concept to completion.

TOOLS:   Computer – MS Office, 3D CAD Modeling Software (Solidworks, Inventor, Fusion 360, Onshape, SpaceClaim, SolidEdge, Siemens NX)

LIAISES WITH:  Engineers, Production Personnel, Logistics, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

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

• 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.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.

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.

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.