Mgr Engineering

Team: E14 SUB ENGRG-MACHY
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Full-Time

Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:
Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required:

Yes
- Final Clearance Required to Start

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 incumbent will manage the E14 propulsion plant machinery and fluid systems group, which is responsible for all mechanical engineering duties associated with multiple submarine platforms. Primary group functions include:

• Submarine propulsion plant Planning Yard
• Construction support for submarines in new construction and fleet support for modernization/maintenance/repair
• Generation of technical repair instructions
• Evaluation of construction deviations
• Development of work deferral requests
• Generation of departures from specification
• Vendor oversight and technical support for machinery procurement
• Technical procedure development
• Support SUBSAFE program and support Steam Plant Cleanliness requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design;
Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Full working knowledge of Fleet Support and VCS procedures and practices
• Substantial understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding
• Demonstrate the ability to manage their team effectively to ensure project completion on time and with appropriate technical rigor applied
• Demonstrate the ability to interface intelligently with EB, trades, suppliers, management and the customer
• Working knowledge of all shipyard operations including material procurement, structural fabrication, component fabrication and assembly and final outfitting, and the relationship between the four
• Communicate clearly and effectively and demonstrate strong technical writing skills

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.

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