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Sayres Defense · 16 hours ago

Ship Superintendent Test Engineer

positionGulfport, MS
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
Sayres Defense is seeking a Ship Superintendent Test Engineer to provide waterfront production and quality oversight in support of the Program Manager's Representative at Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Gulf Coast. This role serves as the primary point of contact throughout new construction, modification, maintenance, and repair, ensuring schedule adherence and contract compliance.
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Responsibilities

Provide on-site waterfront oversight of ship construction from fabrication through delivery and sail-away
Monitor contractor production progress against Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Validate physical progress and support Government position for progress payments
Manage waterfront changes (WFCs), ECPs, RFVs, and contract modifications
Support compartment inspections, launch, builder's trials, mock INSURV, acceptance trials, transits, and dry dockings
Coordinate ship/crew integration activities and milestone readiness validation
Monitor contractor quality programs and ensure closure of DD-250 liens and deficiencies
Track schedule impacts, delay claims, and contract performance risks
Maintain continuous communication with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, ABS, Ship's Force, and contractor leadership
Provide weekly/quarterly production status reports and impact assessments
Maintain corporate memory and documentation of waterfront events

Qualification

U.S. Navy shipbuilding methodsHM&E systems experienceNavy/DoD regulations knowledgeProduction schedulingContract negotiationAnalytical abilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationIndependent work

Required

Broad knowledge of U.S. Navy shipbuilding methods, production control, and waterfront operations
Experience with hull, mechanical & electrical (HM&E) systems, marine machinery, piping, electrical and electronic systems
Knowledge of Navy/DoD shipbuilding regulations, contracts, and specifications
Experience with production scheduling, cost analysis, contract negotiation, and defense contract administration
Ability to develop and negotiate technical work scopes for waterfront changes
Strong analytical ability to assess schedule and cost impacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across Government and contractor stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Active Secret clearance

Company

Sayres Defense

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Sayres Defense offers significant acquisition, engineering, operations, security, and training support to government clients.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.sayresdefense.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Granite Creek Partners
2024-03-25Private Equity
2024-03-25Debt Financing
2021-08-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Lashonda B.
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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