Assistant Hull Test Engineer

The Assistant Hull Test Engineer is a midlevel technical role responsible for supporting test and activation operations on assigned hulls. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS) this position assists the Hull Test Manager in overseeing testing operations ensures compliance with safety quality and performance standards and works closely with hull management to achieve production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership:

• Maintain a culture of strict compliance with test quality and safety procedures
• Ensure all Test and Trials activities are conducted safely according to approved procedures
• Support a safe clean working environment during construction and test processes
• Implement safety standards and protocols for testing operations

Project :

• Assist in managing all Test and Activation operations on assigned hulls
• Coordinate daily/weekly of ships test and activation plan/schedule
• Lead development of coordinated trade Plans of the Week
• Serve as acting Hull Test Manager in their absence
• Participate in and direct dock trials and sea trial activities
• Ensure final products meet all QA requirements with proper documentation

Operational Management:

• Drive cost performance improvement through improved coordination of activities
• Facilitate resolution of production and preproduction barriers
• Ensure efficient shifttoshift handoffs with proper turnover documentation
• Support test readiness for milestone events on assigned hulls
• Monitor test performance metrics and implement corrective actions

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with Hull Manager to coordinate test and construction activities
• Collaborate with counterparts in other BIW departments for problemsolving
• Maintain positive relationships with customers (Supship Bath Ships Force QC)
• Ensure close integration with the assigned hulls management team
• Promote teamwork while adhering to union agreements

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify develop and implement cost and schedule reduction initiatives
• Support process improvement initiatives for test efficiency
• Develop solutions that enable schedule recovery and shifting milestones to the left

• BS degree in related technical field or 7 years of relevant experience in Marine Manufacturing Merchant Marine operations or U.S. Navy operations and leadership
• USCG Engineer license preferred
• USCG Chief Engineer License with Gas Turbine endorsement strongly preferred

• Minimum 7 years of relevant Marine Engineering experience (Navy Coast Guard Merchant Marine and/or Shipbuilding)
• Minimum 35 years supervisory experience required
• Shipyard test and activation experience preferred
• Merchant Marine operational experience preferred
• USN Gas Turbine qualifications and operational experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Intranet and data systems
• Strong problem resolution and root cause identification skills
• Ability to lead test and activation teams in both inyard and atsea environments
• Experience working with multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive customer relationships
• Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently on complex systems and issues