DESIGNER 3
About The Position
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. Experience with A4W Piping & Mechanical Design is desirable. Competency in NNS CAD equipment/tools, including, but not limited to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor (3D modeling), and NX. is required. Software skill requirements also include Microsoft Office suite programs, SharePoint, and other web-based design tools. Knowledge of accepted Piping & Mechanical design methods and concepts, ship checking skills, and the applicant must be familiar with engineering, design, security, and other principles relating to Naval ship design. Ability to physically access a wide variety of working sites, including those aboard commissioned ships, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc. Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and ability to obtain and retain full or partial radiation worker qualifications. Short-duration work away from NNS in such areas as San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, Yokosuka, Japan, or other areas of ship operations. Previous deck plate experience in Piping departments and a working knowledge of CVN68 Class Reactor/propulsion plants is preferred.
Requirements
- Must Have Associate's Degree and 3 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
- Competency in NNS CAD equipment/tools, including, but not limited to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor (3D modeling), and NX.
- Software skill requirements also include Microsoft Office suite programs, SharePoint, and other web-based design tools
- Knowledge of accepted Piping & Mechanical design methods and concepts
- Ship checking skills
- Familiar with engineering, design, security, and other principles relating to Naval ship design
- Ability to physically access a wide variety of working sites, including those aboard commissioned ships, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc.
- Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and ability to obtain and retain full or partial radiation worker qualifications
- Short-duration work away from NNS in such areas as San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, Yokosuka, Japan, or other areas of ship operations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with A4W Piping & Mechanical Design is desirable
- Previous deck plate experience in Piping departments and a working knowledge of CVN68 Class Reactor/propulsion plants is preferred
- AAS Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology
- Piping / Mechanical Knowledge / Experience
- AutoCad Experience
- Inventor Experience
- NX and Teamcenter Experience
- Shipbuilding / Trade Experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Designs components or portions of systems
- 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
