Steering & Diving Engineer 2

The Role

Researches plans designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments controls robots engines machines and mechanical thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production transmission measurement and use of energy. Applies research to the planning design development and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems instruments controls engines and/or machines.

The selected individual will function with minimal supervision and provide technical leadership and direction for specific engineering projects encompassing a variety of Machinery systems including Steering & Diving Mast & Sail and Auxiliary Machinery. The individual will be expected to review product drawings apply engineering principles and interact with construction trades to resolve engineering problems in a manner that meets cost and schedule objectives. As a team lead the individual will review and assist development of work by less-senior team members to ensure high quality products.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Develop and review Technical Work Documents (Inspection Reports) and related supporting documents (Bill of Material Liaison Action Record
• Departure from Specification) for execution of Trades work.
• Provide deck-plate troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex shipboard systems.
• Review Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE Level 1 Material) requirements to determine implementation of necessary controls.
• Interface regularly with value stream members and customers: Various Engineering Departments Material Procurement Teams Trades Project Navy Vendors and Planning Yards.
• Perform ship checks and should be comfortable with ladders and heights.
• Able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this position.
• Technical submittals of design proposals engineering calculations and analyses drawing reviews operating instructions test procedures maintenance procedures work deferral requests departure from specification requests etc.
• Collaborative work with other internal/external design and/or test engineering personnel; including NAVSEA Naval shipyards General Dynamics-Electric Boat vendors etc.
• On-site resolution of issues encountered during construction or overhaul possibly resulting in some travel.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Masters Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

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

Nice to Have

• Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing ability to provide concise technical directions for craftsmen
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work to meet schedule cost and quality objectives
• Experience resolving construction issues with trades
• Expertise in resolving technical problems across multiple disciplines
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and also independently with minimal oversight
• Experience with in-service Submarine work and construction
• Knowledge of the various Special Emphasis Programs
• Excellent MS Office skills including Word PowerPoint and Excel
• A working knowledge of shipyard operations including structural fabrication component fabrication and assembly and final outfitting and the relationship between the three
• A working knowledge of dimensional control systems and practices