Focus Factory Construction Support Engineer I/II

Focus Factory Construction Support Engineer I/II

US-AL-Mobile

Job ID: 2026-19715
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
Austal USA

Overview

Focus Factory Construction Support Engineering has an opening for a highly motivated piping/ventilation/outfitting engineer in Mobile, AL. This role is supporting the construction and outfitting of Virginia Class and Columbia Class modules. The Focus Factory environment consists of supplier personnel being utilized as embedded EB contractors. The Focus Factory builds to EB paper and requires strict adherence to the EB policies, procedures, processes and work. This position requires strong verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills. Engineers must work well with all levels of engineering, trades, trade management, and our customer-the Navy.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and translate shipbuilding specifications, design requirements, drawing requirements, and contractual requirements.
• Provide engineering oversight on the deck-plate to resolve problems during construction operations to ensure compliance with EB policies and procedures.
• Support and resolve complex construction issues to prevent and minimize schedule delay.
• Development of technical rationale to support approval of nonconforming conditions.
• Attend production meetings, communicate status of engineering actions, and drive timely resolution of construction holds.

Responsibilities

• Effective troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• A capability to work against deadlines and prioritize work assignments accordingly.
• Must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to interface effectively with senior Electric Boat personnel, tradesmen, foremen, program office.
• Ability to maintain a questioning attitude and adapt to a variety of tasks.
• Proven ability to work, act, and positively contribute in a team environment is required.
• Preferred knowledge of Teamcenter and Columbia Class design.
• Preferred knowledge of JCALs and Virginia Class design.
• Familiarity with Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, ERS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Team Center (CR/CN experience.
• A foundational understanding of piping/electrical/ventilation systems and specification requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering.
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• Construction engineering experience.

Preferred:

• ER/CR/CN resolution experience and familiarity with the change management process.
• Willingness to work paid overtime. Evening and/or weekend work is required based on department/project needs.
• Willingness to travel to other Focus Factory sites as required.

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