Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 4 days ago
ENGINEER MATERIAL PROCESS 3
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and specializes in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear vessels. The Engineer Material Process 3 role involves analyzing and developing materials for engineering applications, particularly in additive manufacturing, while supporting various projects within the organization.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems
Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes
Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications
Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications
May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures
Support the development of AM material qualifications, perform AM material developments, develop prototype applications, support AM part fabrication, develop part build strategies, work with various AM alloys, exercise design for AM, and support other ongoing AM projects within the organization
Conduct/coordinate interdepartmental and/or external research efforts and/or project management activities
Responsible for project execution including project plans, communication, internal/external customer briefings, technical reviews, test plan development, production support, and various other AM related activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Qualification and routine use a full face respirator and/or PAPR is a requirement of this position
Laser safety training is also required for this position
Preferred
Practical experience in the area(s) of additive manufacturing is preferred
Prior laser powder bed fusion experience obtained through hands-on work operation of the machine
Experience developing model build files, support structure strategies, and build layouts is also preferred
Experience with Navy Technical Publications and Requirements is preferred
A master's degree in a relevant field for this position is preferred (e.g., materials, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to clearly present technical approaches and findings
Experience with executing all phases of an AM process is preferred (e.g., 3D design, build setup, post-processing, etc.)
Demonstrated project management experience gained through practical and/or academic experience
The ability to perform technical work and/or project execution of emerging technologies, process development, test plan development, R&D, materials analysis, technical scouting, and/or complex technical analysis are anticipated
Benefits
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
Company
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
For 137 years, the ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in times of abundance.