Mgr Design Engineering 1 - Newport News

Req ID: 45555  · Team: E21 CVN 21 HABITBLTY FLUID SYS  · 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 ...

Job description

Req ID: 45555 

Team: E21 CVN 21 HABITBLTY FLUID SYS 

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: No - Clearance Not 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

Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

This leadership position is for an E21 team that develops piping product model arrangements and construction drawings for Ford Class aircraft carriers.  The successful candidate needs to possess strong leadership, project management, quality control, and staff development skills.  The ability to manage and direct the work of others, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proven history of resolving complex design problems, and a comprehensive knowledge of our shipbuilding processes are a must.  Proven success with the triage and resolution of Teamcenter/ NX software problems that represent a technical or schedule risk is highly desired.   An understanding of network and detail planning principals that support alignment of Engineering capacity and construction schedule is important.   

Must Have

Design Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;

or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years of applicable experience.

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.

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 - 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 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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