The primary focus areas will be Engineering and Quality for the Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Department X83 Design/Build/Sustain (DBS) Field Office at Electric Boat (EB). X83 offices are located in Groton/New London, CT and at EB's Quonset Point manufacturing facility in North Kingstown, RI. As members of the DBS team, we are fully engaged in all aspects of the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) and COLUMBIA Class (CLB) programs. We provide the up-front view of issues and devote our resources to ensure the success of NNS by transferring learning and excellence through our deliverables. Our on-site presence develops working relationships critical to the success of the VCS and CLB programs. Our efforts have resulted in enhanced communications, fewer discrepancies, less construction downtime, a better product, and lower costs. Current support functions include systemic problem resolutions and Engineering issues, technology insertion efforts, design review for NNS manufacturing, drawing review, Engineering Report management, resolution of programmatic issues, Nuclear construction Engineering support, Risk Management, Lessons Learned for all follow ships, certification support, Subsea & Seabed Warfare Design Build Sustain, and Digital (Teamcenter) Design Review. This position coordinates efforts for design disclosures, Engineering evaluations, engine room, quality issues, module deliveries, program initiatives, etc. Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs. Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. Supports and participates in negotiations with customer. Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters. Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees