MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Feb 14, 2025

Req ID: 40895

Team: E83 RCT PLT PLG YD ENG

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

This requisition is for a Manager Engineer 2 position in the A4W Reactor Plant Planning Yard’s (RPPY) Shock, Stress, and Containment section. The candidate will lead a group of engineers in performing analysis (shock and structural) and qualification (shock and environmental vibration) for various RPPY components (mechanical and electrical). Furthermore components under the cognizance of the CVN68 Class Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (PPEA), Standard Navy Valve yard (SNVY) and the A1B Propulsion Plant Planning Yard (PPPY) will encompass the overall responsibility of the section. The candidate should have broad based expertise in shock, vibration, structural design/analysis, reactor compartment containment design and extensive knowledge of, and experience with, the naval shock and vibration qualification process and requirements. The candidate should have technical knowledge of ship design, welding, materials, and structures for Navy platforms. The candidate should be able to apply engineering principles, theory, technology, and tools to lead a team which will analyze and resolve complex engineering problems in new and existing designs. An innovative, cost effective technical solutions mindset is expected as well as making decisions or providing recommendations that are critical to achieving project/program objectives. The candidate must be experienced in project management, and demonstrated the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize work to meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives. A successful candidate should have experience with developing manning and budgetary estimates and is expected to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

The position holder will support development of technical solutions for meeting the defined objectives and deliverables associated with technical design requirements, and shock and vibration design and qualification requirements for RPPY, PPEA, SNVY and PPPY programs. The individual will provide leadership and direction for specific engineering projects, and should have demonstrated team leadership experience and the ability to establish and execute effective work processes and procedures. The candidate will oversee all actions taken by specific persons within E83 possessing Delegated Approval Authority (DAA) for Shock and vibration and assure all DAA activity reporting requirements are met. The candidate should have excellent verbal and technical writing skills to support the development of reports and presentations detailing the results of analyses and/or studies performed. The individual will also maintain an awareness of the latest developments in the field and expand their capabilities as necessary. External contacts will include NAVSEA, NNL, SUPSHIP, Ship’s Force, Naval shipyard personnel, manufacturers, and other industry technical specialists.

The candidate should have a strong technical expertise in Navy ship design requirements, structural analysis and design, and shock and vibration qualification by testing and analysis of components.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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