Posted June 09, 2026
Engineering Manager, Mechanical Department, Field
REPORTS TO: Sr Department Manager & Program Engineer
SUPERVISES: Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
TOOLS:
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
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.
SUPERVISES: Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Sr Department Manger
- Responsible for preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
- Responsible for checking calculations
- Responsible for progressing all department work
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 7 plus years of design and/or construction experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
- Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
- Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
- Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
- Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
- Marine / Mechanical/ Field Engineer:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 10 years of equivalent marine design experience
- Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation
- Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment
- Thorough knowledge of HVAC design
- Knowledge of composite shafting is advantageous but not a requirement
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 10 years of equivalent marine design experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
TOOLS:
- Computer - MS Office, AutoCAD
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
- Will manage and direct the work of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons
- Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
- As directed by Sr. Department Manager and Program Engineer
- Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons
- Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons
LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
- 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
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.
