Engineer Sr - Materials

General Dynamics Electric BoatGroton, CT

About The Position

Non-Metallic Materials Engineering (D343) Preservation and Coatings Group is cognizant of everything related to surface preparation and painting requirements for construction of nuclear submarines. This group develops the Non-Propulsion Paint Schedule drawing requirements, performs design review of corrosion-prone items, and works closely with the Non-Metallic Materials Engineering Lab on coating tests. Primary responsibilities include: construction support - providing Trades clarification of coatings requirements with deck plate evaluation as required; providing disposition to Engineering Reports and Vendor Information Requests; drawing development / coating selection and prodicing detailed paint application procedures; develop laboratory test plans for evaluation of new coating methods and materials; perform forensic analysis of coating failures.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or Civil Engineering
  • Minimum five years post graduate experience required in shipyard, coatings industry and/or roadway construction.
  • Able to interpret 2D drawings
  • Competent technical writing
  • Confined space entry

Nice To Haves

  • NACE / AAMP (coating inspector) Level 1 certification or NAVSEA equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Construction support - providing Trades clarification of coatings requirements with deck plate evaluation as required
  • Providing disposition to Engineering Reports and Vendor Information Requests
  • Drawing development / coating selection and producing detailed paint application procedures
  • Develop laboratory test plans for evaluation of new coating methods and materials
  • Perform forensic analysis of coating failures
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