Vice President Engineering Jobs

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REPORTS TO: President
SUPERVISES: Engineering Directors, Chief Engineers, Program Engineers, Naval
Architects, ILS, and Managers of the Engineering organizations
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the overall management of multiple
engineering functions, including Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering,
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and associated support functions through
subordinate Engineering Directors, Chief Engineers, Program Engineers, Naval
Architects, and Managers. Represents the company, with external contacts, as the
Chief Engineer. Lead with a culture based on people and processes.

• Supply the resources to support the development of engineering and ILS

documents to allow the efficient construction of marine vessels that meet the
technical requirements of our contracts.

• Develop performance standards and short-term and long-term goals. Insures the

team receives the required training to meet their goals.

• Provide the department vision and guidance to achieve short term and long term

goals.

• Provide support and direction developing new designs and modifications of

existing designs.

• Review and manage department budgets and schedule.
• Insure engineering supports production’s and service's needs through sound
• Continually strive for process improvement and cost reduction.

build strategy, work package support, and waterfront support.

• Stay current on the latest technology affecting ship design and construction.
• Stay current on the shipbuilding and repair industry and create competitive

advantages Austal USA can deploy.

• Become the subject matter expert on Autonomy from an engineering perspective.
• Report to the President as a key Senior Leadership Team(SLT) member.
• Develop talent management & development plans for the team while providing

coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Engineering, Master’s degree

strongly preferred.

• Proven experience in the preliminary, contract, detail design, and post-delivery

support of naval and commercial vessels.

• Familiar with the System Engineering Process.
• Experience dealing with the Navy, Coast Guard and other DoD and commercial
• Knowledgeable of the ship production and repair processes.

customers on major vessel programs.

• Experience with Autonomy and/or Nuclear ship construction preferred.
• A person of high ethical standards who understands the importance and
• Eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance from DoD.

requirements for Compliance.
TOOLS: Not applicable.
Direction Exercised

• Full discretionary authority to provide work direction to senior engineering

leadership staff.

• Full discretionary authority to establish and hold accountable for meeting

performance standards.
Discretion Exercised

• Authority is granted for matters required for shipbuilding and repair activities, in

accordance with the latest Authorization Matrix, approved by the Board.
LIAISES WITH: All other departments within the company, external customers,
regulatory agencies, and suppliers.
Additional Guidelines
 Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible
For Employment With Austal USA

• Willing to submit to a background check.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within
• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.

seven years from disposition date.

• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from

disposition date.

• Able to travel up to 20% of the time if needed.