ENGINEERING DESIGN 3

　　Location:

　　Newport News, Virginia, United States

　　Date: Jan 16, 2024

　　Req ID: 36102

　　Team: E49 CVN 21 PRD MDL MGT

　　Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

　　US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

　　Full-Time

　　Shift: 1st

　　Relocation: No relocation assistance available

　　Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

　　Travel Requirement: No

　　Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

　　Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

　　With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

　　The Role

　　This position is for a senior level project lead and subject matter expert engineering designer to serve in the E49 Program Office for the Aircraft Carrier Product Model and iDS support area. This position will primarily support all Design departments’ activities associated with CVN 78 Class aircraft carrier new ship design and construction, as well as commissioned CVN68 and CVN 78 Class ship maintenance, overhaul, and modernization as needed. The successful applicant should have extensive experience with research, design, project management, and overall general problem solving related to building and maintaining platform systems. An extensive knowledge of 3D Product Model processes and procedures is desired as this person would be taking a key role in developing new processes and maintaining existing ones. The applicant should also have a proven history of resolving complex problems with limited supervision while successfully communicating with all levels of NNS management, NAVSEA, and external customers (e.g. Type Commander, public and private shipyards).

　　This position will involve taking a leadership role in all areas of ACE while also serving as a subject matter expert in the following areas: ship configuration management, Digital ship alteration development, Life cycle product model configuration management, and planning yard digital initiatives. Other areas of interest would be developing the coordination between Product Model and Drawing schedules to ensure they are properly scheduled to reduce rework and serving as central point of contact for NX TeamCenter issues/improvements for ACE.

　　Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

　　Must Have

　　Bachelor of Science Degree and 5 years of related experience;

　　4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree;

　　8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree;

　　12 years of non-exempt, Manufacturing, Military, Shipbuilding or Trades experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.

　　Nice to Have

　　Major duties will involve providing project oversight and management of the development of new construction and commissioned ship fabrication and modification documentation (Technical Authority (TA) model files / drawings), development and standardization of design best practices, implementation of new design tool functionality, development of training programs for department designers at all levels, leading designer quality issue investigations and developing corrective actions, leading teams focused on resolving emergent high priority issues, and serving as an advisor to management and customers on system designs and project development.

　　Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in groups with only minimal oversight from management. A demonstrated ability to train and mentor others is also desired.

　　Why HII

　　We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

　　Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

　　Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

　　Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

　　Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

　　Do You Need Assistance?

　　If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

　　Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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