Program Engineering Intern

REPORTS TO: Sr Department Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead, or Design Lead

SUPERVISES: N/A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining insight into the design, development, and execution of cutting-edge maritime solutions.

• Program Engineering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Performs basic engineering calculations
• Create, change, or maintain technical documentation in support of ship design products
• Actively contribute innovative approaches and ideas
• Interface with suppliers on engineering specification/documentation inquiries
• Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development
• Updates and validates Purchase Specifications, per internal guidance
• Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance
• Performs 2D CAD red-line mark-ups from supervisory engineers
• Support cost saving activities
• Generate reports, as required
• Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical matters
• Participate in supporting field surveys and other field-related tasks, as directed by immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group
• Contribute to assigned projects and maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture with an accredited university
• Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale)
• Successful completion of Second Semester of discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture Curriculum (latest release date).
• Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects
• Ability to work in a high paced team-oriented environment
• Ability to work in a Production environment
• Demonstrated project and time management skills
• Systematic troubleshooting abilities/root cause analysis
• Strong sense of ownership
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to external and internal customers
• Strong written and communication skills required

TOOLS:

• Computer – applicable software

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• As required by immediate supervisory personnel

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

• N/A

LIASES WITH:

• Engineers, Production Personnel, other Austal departmental personnel (as directed), and Equipment Suppliers

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candidates will be trained on current Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within first 30 days of employment.
• Candidate will be working in our production facility offices, with significant time working with and around production. Must be comfortable working in a construction-based environment.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• 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

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.