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General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works · 1 month ago

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Pipe, Machinery & Mechanical Systems

Brunswick, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is focused on supporting the design, construction, and testing of main propulsion machinery for Navy surface combatants. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and support for major mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Be a safety leader for your team and ensure that each person leaves in the condition they came in

Ensure all safety training is completed on time

Manage activities related to DDG 51 and/or DDG(X) class system and equipment

Responsible for Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s) and on-time development of system deliverables, including functional diagrams, and technical reporting and analysis

Develop and maintain equipment specifications, diagrams, and associated calculations

Interface with customers to resolve technical issues, recommend changes and maintain appropriate communications

Where BIW is dependent on a supplier to resolve a technical issue, work closely with procurement counterparts to ensure we are getting answers and actions in a timely manner

Occasional travel is required

Develop, document, and present technical position on requirements compliance issues related to design and construction within assigned area of cognizance

Create CAE models that simulate ship system designs and perform analyses and calculations

Develop and define ship system engineering requirements and relate them to top level performance requirements

Provide technical leadership and direction to interfacing teams, supporting day-to-day operations and providing input for long-term planning

Maintain effective communication with Navy counterparts, Procurement, and Program Office leads

Foster collaboration between Engineering, Design, Program Office, and external customers

Participate in, or lead, integrated product and process teams as required

Excellent written and oral communication skills; adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings

Positive attitude toward a team environment and demonstrated ability to function as a contributing engineering team member

Maintain strong professional relationships with the U.S. Navy including NAVSEA PMS 400, NAVSEA, and other stakeholders

Promote BIW capabilities and Design Services, supporting business development and growth opportunities

Champion BOS principles and productivity enhancements across teams

Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities, lead implementation of process improvements

Leverage A3 problem-solving and other structured improvement tools

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMachine DesignPropulsion SystemsSystem ModelingMicrosoft AccessVBATechnical LeadershipContinuous ImprovementCAD SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college required

Senior Engineer: Minimum 5 years' experience in Mechanical, Marine, or applicable engineering/technical position

Demonstrated knowledge of machine design, manufacturing, and installation

WINDOWS and WINDOWS software operating skills required

Preferred

MS degree and/or PE license

Knowledge of propulsion, generator, or turbine systems

System modeling experience

Knowledge of engines, propellers, waterjets, reduction gears, steering gears, shafting, bearings, seals, and generators

Ability to use Microsoft Access database and VBA

CAD (CATIA or AutoCAD) skills

Company

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

"Bath Built Is Best Built" Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S.

Founded in 1884

Bath, Maine, USA

5001-10000 employees