HII · 1 day ago
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 4
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Manufacturing Engineer 4 will research, plan, design, and develop advanced manufacturing tools and systems to enhance submarine manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
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Responsibilities
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 candidate will be responsible for the research and development of advanced manufacturing tools and systems that can be utilized to reduce cost and span of future submarine manufacturing through innovation in support of the SSN(X) program
This individual will evaluate how advanced manufacturing technology can be used in the shipbuilding industry and work to accelerate the development of future technologies
The candidate will be responsible for leading a project team through the assessment and development of various large scale tooling systems, performing cost benefit analysis, risk management, requirements management, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
excellent communication skills
experience managing large projects
experience interfacing with internal and external customers
shipbuilding or other large complex component manufacturing experience
excellent organization skills
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Heavy steel manufacturing
Process automation
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
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
Funding
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