Mgr Engineering 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

13h•$169,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Engineering 3 leads a cross-functional team responsible for engineering administration of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) suite and related software tools used in the design, construction, and sustainment of aircraft carriers and submarines. The work covers the Product Model Component Part Catalog, including additive manufacturing part modeling; engineering software development and engineering database management, including the KPx tool suite, Teamcenter User Administrator, and Attribute Reporting; Teamcenter Configuration and Change Management for CVN, CLB, and VCS; and PLM support, including triage and testing for NX and Teamcenter. The manager is responsible for building and leading an engaged team with a strong customer-service mindset, focusing on technical excellence and delivery of high-quality solutions for internal and external customers. The role includes personnel safety, labor resource management, cost estimates and departmental budgets, earned value management, monthly contractual progressing, metrics, quarterly audits, procedure development and maintenance, team engagement, and oversight of cost, quality, and schedule performance. The manager understands task-specific technical requirements and coordinates across the value stream, including engineering, IT, software suppliers, planning, program office, production control, manufacturing trades, and ship construction trades. The role also drives continuous improvement across all product lines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design; or a master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. and 4 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Proven analytical and decision-making skills, with experience in risk management and root-cause analysis.
Technical expertise and judgment; strategic planning, prioritization, and execution; team development and mentorship; safety and security compliance; stakeholder engagement; and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of naval ship systems and integration.
Familiarity with applicable standards.
Familiarity with integrated product development tools such as Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens NX, and SAP.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage performance, and develop talent.
Strong knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Responsibilities

Build and lead an engaged, customer-service-oriented cross-functional team.
Lead engineering administration of the Product Lifecycle Management suite and related software tools for ship design, construction, and sustainment.
Oversee the Product Model Component Part Catalog, including additive manufacturing part modeling.
Oversee engineering software development and engineering database management, including the KPx tool suite, Teamcenter User Administrator, and Attribute Reporting.
Oversee Teamcenter Configuration Management and Teamcenter Change Management for CVN, CLB, and VCS.
Oversee PLM support, including triage and testing for NX and Teamcenter.
Manage personnel safety, labor resources, cost estimates, and departmental budgets.
Manage earned value, monthly contractual progressing, metric generation, and quarterly auditing.
Develop and maintain procedures and support team engagement.
Oversee cost, quality, and schedule performance.
Coordinate technical requirements and work across engineering, IT, software suppliers, planning, the program office, production control, manufacturing trades, and ship construction trades.
Drive continuous improvement across all product lines.