DESIGNER 1

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$49,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer 1 designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. The role uses computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools such as CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. It gathers information, conducts studies and calculations, and prepares original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals. The designer coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups, considering factors such as ease of manufacture, material availability, and contractual specifications. This role excludes classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 0 years of relevant experience.
One of the following may be used as equivalent to an Associate's degree: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate; High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, or Military experience; or High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, or Military experience.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD or 3D classes preferred.

Responsibilities

Design components or portions of systems.
Modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
Use computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools such as CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA.
Gather information, conduct studies and calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals.
Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups.
Consider ease of manufacture, material availability, and contractual specifications when coordinating design criteria.