ENGINEER SYSTEMS 5
About The Position
The Engineer Systems 5 leads Manufacturing Engineering activities in the Steel Fabrication Assembly (SFA) shops. The role develops, analyzes, researches, and designs equipment maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, applying engineering and LEAN principles and equipment knowledge to maximize throughput. It coordinates X50 Manufacturing Engineers working in SFA shops to help meet production goals across the enterprise. The position prepares technical documentation—including specifications, analyses, standards, and restrictions—to implement waterfront engineering support processes. It evaluates and develops new equipment or modifies existing equipment to improve production efficiency and effectiveness. The role is recognized as an industry expert in Manufacturing Engineering effectiveness, with a focus on improving production schedules and product quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- LEAN Manufacturing training.
- Welding, mechanical, or materials engineering degree with NDT experience in all methods.
- Proven experience applying new technology, resolving problems, and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Strong statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and common cause analysis skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to mentor other engineers within the department.
- Recognized equipment subject matter expertise in the shipbuilding industry.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling processes.
- Knowledge of industry advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Exposure to other shipyards, industries, and advanced manufacturing technology providers.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing equipment and machinery selection, installation, inspection, availability, and efficiency initiatives to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
- Partner with Facilities and other organizations on equipment reliability studies and new equipment purchases.
- Determine production and material layouts for assemblies to improve efficiency.
- Identify and enhance manufacturing processes to ensure compliance.
- Investigate problems and deficiencies and initiate corrective actions to ensure product quality.
- Lead advanced projects, such as research and development, and programs leveraging innovative technologies; advise management and customers on effective actions.
- Lead development and maintenance of 20 NNS Capabilities Procedures and their yearly audits.
- Develop specifications for critical infrastructure manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinate X50 Manufacturing Engineers in SFA shops to accomplish enterprise production goals.
- Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, analyses, standards, and restrictions, for waterfront engineering support processes.
Benefits
- 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.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
