ENGINEER SYSTEMS 5

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

4h•$150,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Systems 5 leads Manufacturing Engineering activities in the Component Fabrication & Assembly (CFA) shops at Newport News Shipbuilding. The role develops, analyzes, researches, and designs maintenance strategies to keep equipment operating with minimal downtime. It applies engineering and LEAN principles and equipment knowledge to specify strategies that maximize production throughput. The position coordinates X50 Manufacturing Engineers in the CFA shops to achieve production goals across the enterprise and prepares technical documentation—including specifications, analyses, standards, and restrictions—to implement waterfront engineering support processes. The role evaluates and develops new equipment or modifies existing equipment to improve production methods. It is recognized as an industry expert in Manufacturing Engineering effectiveness, with the goal of improving manufacturing schedules and product quality. The position also leads advanced projects and programs, including R&D, that leverage innovative technologies and advises management and customers on effective actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; or master's degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; or 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 action to ensure product quality.
Lead advanced projects and programs, including R&D, leveraging innovative technologies, and advise management and customers on effective actions.
Lead development and maintenance of 20 NNS Capabilities Procedures and conduct their yearly audits.
Develop specifications for critical infrastructure manufacturing equipment.
Coordinate X50 Manufacturing Engineers in the CFA shops to accomplish enterprise production goals.
Prepare technical documentation for waterfront engineering support processes, including specifications, analyses, standards, and restrictions.