Production Technical Assistant - AAT - Danville, VA

Production Technical Assistant - AAT - Danville, VA

Job Description: Production Technical Assistant reports to the Production Lead. Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships. Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation's fleet.

Authorities / Responsibilities: Collaborate with partners to identify, sequence, plan, and link business activities in accordance with developed build strategies for Technical Data Packages (TDPs). Maintain a Master Production Schedule. Leading the development and maintenance of an integrated master facility schedule, including capacity analysis and capacity plans in support of existing and forecasted TDP work packages to ensure sufficient capacity for proposed work. Maintaining high level of communication within and between various company departments and partners. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. 5 years related experience preferred. Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Production Schedule systems. Must be proficient in MS Word, Access and Excel. Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and be self-motivated. Process oriented, customer service driven, problem solver, self-starter, team player who is energized in a changing, fast paced environment. Ability to operate forklift, crane, basic hand tools and power tools as required. Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers. Experience with Government contracts a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.