ENGINEER MATERIAL PROCESS 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

2d•$128,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Material Process analyzes, researches, designs, and develops materials and related fabrication and application processes for use in engineering designs and in structures, systems, and subsystems. The role applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic, and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes, material properties and design allowables, and quality engineering specifications. Work may include failure analysis, life predictions, and developing material and process requirements and specifications. The role may also review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures. The E33 Technology team seeks a technical leader to develop and lead high-level projects advancing the Blast/Coatings and Special Hull Treatment commodities at Newport News Shipbuilding. The work includes generating concepts, obtaining stakeholder input, defining projects, securing funding approval, and executing projects. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of blast and paint processes, including their technical, operational, equipment, and facilities aspects. The role also involves proactively scouting technologies, working with vendors, and collaborating with management at all levels to complete projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; or a master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
Strong working knowledge of blast and paint processes, including technical, operational, equipment, and facilities aspects.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of AMPP standards and guides.
Working knowledge of critical coated records.
AMPP certifications, such as C1, CIP-1, or CIP-2.
Proficiency with blast and paint processes.
Ability to work regularly with all levels of management.
Self-motivation and ability to efficiently execute high-visibility projects.
Familiarity with Special Hull Treatment drawings, processes, manufacturing, and installation equipment.
High proficiency in technical writing and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze, research, design, and develop materials and related fabrication and application processes.
Develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design and in structures, systems, and subsystems.
Develop metallic, non-metallic, and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes, material properties and design allowables, and quality engineering specifications.
Conduct material analyses, which may include component, system, and subsystem failure analysis and life predictions, and define material and process requirements and specifications.
Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures, as needed.
Develop and lead high-level projects advancing the Blast/Coatings and Special Hull Treatment commodities.
Generate project concepts, gather stakeholder input, define projects, obtain funding approval, and execute projects.
Scout technologies and work with vendors and management at all levels to bring projects to completion.