Req ID: 40924 
Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD 
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 

 

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 Manager Design Engineering 1 position within the A1B Propulsion Plant Planning Yard's Structure, Shielding, and Hull Outfitting Group (Dept E70) supporting the construction and Fleet Support for FORD Class Carriers.  Knowledge of Ford Class Carrier ships is preferred, but not mandatory.  This position will require the successful candidate to manage the development and delivery of 2D Drawings and Model Files in support of CVN 78 Class new construction, as well as Class wide maintenance and modernization efforts (ShipAlts).  Commodities associated with these products may include Coatings, Cathodic Protection, Insulation, Deck Coverings, Primary Structure, Foundations, Jigs and Fixtures, Material, and other Miscellaneous Structural and Hull Outfitting deliverables.  This position regularly communicates with the Navy, other Department Leads, Supply Chain, NNL, Engineers/Designers across Departments, and NNS Waterfront via email, phone, and in person meetings.  Utilizes NX, Team Center, AutoCad, Access Databases, and Microsoft Office.  

 

Position will lead and manage the following activities: 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

Design Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;

or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years of applicable experience.

Nice to Have

Experience with traditional shipbuilding design and development processes, including Ship, Platen, and waterfront shops is helpful.  A strong background in the areas of Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS) and the CVN78 Class Product Model is preferred.  A high level of engagement is required to ensure employees are cared for and developed, and that all deliverables are technically accurate, of the highest quality, meet all specification requirements, and are completed in time to meet established schedules.  Should be able to manage multiple tasks utilizing the resources available and be able to react to changing priorities and schedules.  Be able to identify and remove risks and obstacles to completing assigned tasking. Should have good leadership skills and ability to guide a team ensuring all work is performed to achieve established safety, security, first time quality, and business outcome expectations. Be committed to the HII-NNS Three Priority Behaviors and actively leading a culturally transformative effort within their AOR.   Have the ability to work independently with little oversight from higher levels of management.  Be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with our upstream (NAVSEA and NNL) and downstream (various shipyard departments) customers.

 

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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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