Engineer Mechanical

Engineer Mechanical 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Salary Range: $ to $

The Role

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. This Mechanical System/Process Engineer position will be providing technical oversight for shipbuilding manufacturing equipment and processes.

They will be part of the Digital Plant team focused on improving equipment reliability and availability. Additionally, they will be tasked with understanding manufacturing production process and driving improvements with the goal of increasing overall shop throughput. This candidate will be involved in developing digital tools to support the manufacturing process and associated equipment. The Mechanical System/Process Engineer will need to develop a cohesive working relationship with manufacturing operators and maintenance personnel.

The candidate should have extensive knowledge of mechanical conveyance systems, large scale welding and burning equipment, robotic systems, metal plate bending and forming equipment and/or lathes and CNC machines.

The candidate's day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned equipment and system(s)
• Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes
• Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the equipment design, configuration, and operation.
• Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned equipment and system(s)
• Initiate and support the development/execution of planned maintenance requirements
• Lead the resolution of unplanned events
• Develop and maintain critical equipment/system metrics (Uptime/Downtime, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), performance to design, PM Compliance, OEE, etc.)
• Participate in project design and implementation process for equipment/system related projects
• Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance

Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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.

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.