MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 1Location:Newport News, Virginia, United StatesDate: Oct 28, 2024Req ID: 39641Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARDEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework availableTravel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the timeClearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to StartMeet HII’s Newport News ShipbuildingWith 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 RoleThis role promotes Propulsion Plant Planning Yard (PPPY) E70 forward strategy principles in the area of Digital Shipbuilding Integration into Fleet and Public Shipyard support as we serve our role as Planning Yard. It also serves as an advocate for our PPPY designer force at senior staff levels at NNS, NAVSEA, NNSY, PSNS. In this role the chosen candidate will serve as the organizational lead for all PPPY design groups responsible for design deliverables in the areas of iDS, drawings, lifecycle design procedures, material BOMs, and schedule requirements. It will also be responsible for design disclosure coordination amongst all PPPY groups, and will support disclosing product model information to the Ford Class Data Environment and COMET, as well as define future PPPY use cases of these environments . This position will also represent the PPPY for design tool and iDS decisions and will maintain the vision for current and future states format/content of design deliverables.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 HaveDesign 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 HaveThe candidate should be familiar with NAVSEA, NNL, and Shipbuilder stakeholders/customers, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program principles as well as the processes for submittal and approval of PPPY products. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills are preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a detailed knowledge of Reactor and Steam Plant systems with experience in design, construction, and fleet support. Knowledge of electrical, structural and piping related design and manufacturing processes, procedures and practices is beneficial as well.Why HIIWe 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.
