Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 16 hours ago
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2
Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and specializes in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The role involves analyzing and developing structural engineering specifications, providing manufacturing engineering support, and ensuring compliance with technical authority documents for the Virginia Class Submarine program.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals or operation of product to include structures, mechanical and fixturing
Analyzes tolerances, durability, design allowables and structural modeling
Provides hands-on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support and oversight for the construction of Reactor Plant structures
Ensures information provided within the SOPs are consistent with the applicable technical authority documents and design yard drawings
Reviews engineering change documents for applicability and proper incorporation within local documents
Applies engineering and submarine construction knowledge towards the validation of welds, notes, and dimensions for VCS construction
Provides training to entry level engineers
Participates in development of processes and procedures
Interacts and collaborates with Engineers, Construction Trade Representatives, and Planning Personnel to ensure proper understanding of the work to be performed, by the requirements of the SOP
Regularly participates in collaboration meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Effective in written and verbal communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Technical Writing
Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
Preferred
A general understanding of the reactor plant construction process
Comprehension of structural drawings
Project management experience
Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards
Experience with various NNS shipbuilding programs (i.e. SAP, i2, CATIA, Enovia etc.)
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.