K46​/X18 FOREMAN

Overview

The K46/X18 FOREMAN position at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII is a full‑time role supervising skilled trade personnel on defensive naval ship manufacturing projects.

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
• Full‑time, 1st shift.
• No relocation assistance; telework is not available.
• Travel: 10%–25% of the time.
• Clearance:
  Not required to start.

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel based on skill, experience, and job knowledge.
• Train employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommend training to enhance skill and productivity, and assist in developing training procedures.
• Translate broad strategies into practical action plans and ensure employees are trained to execute them.
• Ensure compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings, procedures, and other technical documents.
• Participate in manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company’s performance.
• Supervise qualified trades staff and monitor job and budget performance for all shifts.

• BS/Apprentice OR high school graduate with at least 6 years of related trade experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to Foreman new hires, including current employees. Eligible applicants must apply on qualifying requisitions.

HII provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships; and more. Some benefits may vary by division or work location.

HII is a values‑and‑ethics driven organization that builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. The company values safety, well‑being, support, and inclusive growth opportunities for all 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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning reasonable accommodations will receive a response from this address.

For assistance, call (press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing