Engineer 5Ship Design Mgr

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 42669
Team: E10 SUB ENGRG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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 will serve as the Ship Design Manager for the Columbia program.

This position will be challenged with leading and representing engineering in waterfront construction support by attending daily program office test and construction meetings. The successful candidate will act independently to perform technical planning and system leadership in multiple engineering disciplines. Responsibilities include the following Technical and Management aspects:

Technical aspects:
Leads and representing engineering in waterfront construction support by attending daily program office test and construction meetings.
Acts independently to perform technical planning and system leadership in multiple engineering disciplines.
Ensures customer functional and technical requirements are reflected in design solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
Aids in development of recovery plans
Leadership and coordination at all levels of construction including: risk management vendor interface qualification fabrication installation test operation and troubleshooting.

Management aspects:
Researches coordinates and resolves programmatic issues for the Columbia Class submarine program. Areas of input include but are not limited to data transmission from the Design Agent work within Engineering disciplines management of Columbia Class liabilities and support of module shipment. Applies knowledge of shipbuilding practices to improve efficiency and execution of the Columbia Class submarine program.
Serves as organization spokesperson on the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between management and customers which include but are not limited to the program office planning construction test government Navy and vendors.
Serves as the focal point for all engineering activities on a program and the key point of contact for internal customers (e.g. VP Programs program managers).
Oversees program execution and planning activities with inputs from project and functional managers and ensures their timely completion of tasks.
Reports out on engineering program performance to a variety of internal stakeholders (e.g. VP E&D VP Programs and Director Programs).
Monitors spending and progressing.
Monitors metrics for product cost and product quality.
Runs internal agenda meetings to maintain status of work to ensure schedule adherence (drawings CR/CN VWI Construction Hold Ups etc.).

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Masters Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

The successful candidate should have Engineering and Design experience including but not limited to familiarity with Columbia Planning and Construction.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to 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.

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Required Experience:

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Req ID: 42669Team: E10 SUB ENGRGEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: Relocation assistance will be availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the timeClearance Require...