DIR ENGINEERING 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•$211,000 - $270,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the direct management of the Test Engineering team (E25). The Director of Test Engineering is responsible for the execution of the Test, Work Control and Ship Safety Program. The test program encompasses the Topside and Combat Systems test programs for new construction and overhaul carriers, HM&E and Electronics test programs for Virginia Class Submarines, and Electronics, HM&E and Propulsion for submarine availabilities. The work control program encompasses Topside and Combat Systems work control programs for new construction and overhaul carriers, HM&E, Electronics and Propulsion test programs for Virginia Class Submarines and for submarine availabilities, and Database administration for work control for both Test Engineering (E25) and Nuclear Propulsion Test Engineering (E84). The Ship Safety Program is across all submarine product lines. This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

Requirements

BS in Engineering and 10 years engineering experience OR MS in Engineering and 8 years of relevant engineering experience.
Candidate's degree must be from an ABET accredited program in the school of engineering.
US Citizenship Required
Final Clearance Required to Start

Nice To Haves

Strong foundation in engineering and in management principles
Established record of managerial competency in engineering
Comprehensive understanding of Test Engineering programs, policies and practices
Participate strategically with the Engineering and Design staff
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Manage an indirect budget within approved limits while satisfying training, facility, IT, test equipment and labor overhead requirements
Direct the manning and direct budget requirements through EVMS and LRM standards such that production and testing requirements are met
Ensure the requirements of Test Engineering uphold customer standards and requirements even under cost or schedule pressure
Observe in process work on the deck plates and in offices and ensure that quality and safety standards are being met
Drive clear ownership, continuous improvement and employee development
Hire/train/assign sufficient diverse engineering resources to support all base and growth work on all contracts
Interface successfully with the customer and all submarine and carrier Construction and Engineering departments
Lead the planning and execution efforts of sea trials