Designer 1

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Role: Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking motivated Designer 1 candidates to join our growing team. Designers play a key role in supporting the development and production of the world’s most advanced ships for the U.S. Navy. Candidates should have a desire to work with 3D models and a good understanding of the 3D model environment. Mentoring and training will be provided to help develop your design and technical skills.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 0 years of relevant experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills and experience using computer-based software
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, drawings, processes, and procedures
• Completion of a certificate or course in AutoCAD, Inventor, NX, or similar 2D/3D design software
• Willing and able to visit waterfront shops and access ships under construction
• Knowledge in areas such as Cable or pipe routing, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), or Weld applications
• Autocad or 3D classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 3D tools to create detailed models and apply product model information such as dimensions and annotations for manufacturing trades.
• Create, update, and maintain 3D models for ship systems, structures, and components using CAD software (such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or CATIA).
• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical data to produce accurate design deliverables.
• Assist with design changes, revisions, and redlines based on engineering and production feedback.
• Support the development of detailed arrangements, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with NNS design standards, shipyard procedures, and applicable Navy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain proper configuration control of all design documentation.
• Learn and apply shipbuilding terminology, design standards, and modeling practices.
• Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA.
• Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal.
• Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.
• Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree