Mechanical Design Lead - System One : Job Details

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III, or Project EngineerSUPERVISES: Designer I, II, III, IV and DraftspersonsDUTIES / Responsibilities:Responsible for drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer IIILeads and directs the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines.Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.Reviews technical adequacy of drawings and provides direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.Establishes policies with relation to design concepts and procedures.Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures.Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provide input into performance management that may affect employment actions.Responsible to review and approve employees' schedules, including managing and approving vacation time to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet work requirements.Responsible to review and approve employees' training. Provides input to department budget for subordinate training needs.QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / Experience:General Required:Ten (10) years of shipyard design and construction experience; Ten (10) years of 3D modeling experience; or equivalent related maritime/production experienceOne (1) Three (3) years' experience leading design teams of five or more personsExcellent written and oral communication skillsUnderstanding of work scheduling processes and ability to adhere to strict deadlinesAbility to interact positively with Production managers, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Ship Constructor or other 3D modeling softwareComputer literate with Microsoft Office softwarePossess a thorough understanding of vessel design, in any or all of the following areas: structure, HVAC, mechanical systems, wire ways or fitoutPreferred:AA Degree in CAD.Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vesselsKnowledge of modular construction methodsKnowledge in design and construction of US Navy vesselsUS Citizenship / work authorization is required.ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment:18 years of age or older at time of applicationAble to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkTOOLS:Computer MS Office, AutoCAD 2006 or later, ShipConstructor 08DIRECTION EXERCISED: Sets schedule of work for Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons. Has authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards for employees assigned. Prioritizes jobs based on experience and as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III.DISCRETION EXERCISED: Has responsibility to supply constructive feedback to employees and provides input for performance that may affect employment actions.LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Production Personnel, Customer, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers#M1.