Austal USA
Scott Nelson is an experienced professional in the engineering and design sector, currently serving as a Structural Designer at Austal USA since January 2024. Nelson also holds the position of President at SCFL Consulting LLC since July 2023. Previously, Nelson worked as a CAD/CAM Engineer at Nautique Boat Company and held significant roles, including Engineering Manager - Design and New Model Manager at MasterCraft Boat Company, where responsibilities included leading projects and product development in the tow sport boat industry. With a strong background at Brunswick Boat Group, including roles as Project Lead and Engineering CAD Project Lead, Nelson has managed product development and design projects, developed process improvements, and coordinated various successful initiatives. Scott also possesses a rich history in CAD design and project management, having worked at companies such as Vectorworks Naval Engineering LLC and Southwest Land Locators. Educational qualifications include a BSBA in Management from the University of Central Florida and an AA in General Studies with an emphasis on Engineering from Eastern Florida State College.
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Austal USA
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Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.