Mechanical Engineer - Mobile, United States - Jerry Pittman & Associates, Inc.

Description

Jerry Pittman is hiring FULLY REMOTE Mechanical Engineers who have 5+ years in the shipbuilding industry. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. There are no sponsorships available.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Marine / Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree

Strong technical knowledge in one of the following areas:

Piping system design

HVAC design

Ship and propulsion system design and operation

Engine alignment and shaft design and alignment

Mechanical analysis (pressure loss, stress, thermal, hydrodynamic, and vibration)

Outfitting and lightweight joiner construction

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics.
• Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.
• Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.
• Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
• Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
• Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
• Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
• Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
• 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
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office products

· Preferred:

• Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction
• Knowledge and application of modular construction methods
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of US Navy vessels
• Strong working knowledge of shock design
• Strong working knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus
• Strong working knowledge of composite shafting