Mechanical Test Engineer A

BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC • Pascagoula, MS

17h

About The Position

Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to effectively administer regulatory guidance and to interpret ship’s specification(s), along with contractual deliverables, with construction and testing equipment for Shipboard Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering, shipbuilding, production, and testing processes.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong engineering knowledge in shipboard systems and equipment including operation and design.
• Ability to work closely with management team to resolve test related issues in a timely manner in a team environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory rules and regulations.
• Strong computer literacy including the competent use of Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point, access, and project).

Nice To Haves

• Significant time served in an Engineering Rate with the US Navy or US Coast Guard is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Customer, or Government Representative, with resolving all matters pertaining to the development of Test Agendas and Test Procedures on assigned equipment for the main propulsion and auxiliary systems.
• Ensures quality sustainment with specific function of any engineering product.
• Utilizes technical expertise and experience to provide recommendations with assisting both internal and external customer(s) on issues and concerns regarding testing of shipboard systems and equipment.
• Reviews drawings with corresponding changes, correctly interprets ship specifications, and verifies Vendor Furnished Information to support functional testing requirements with installed shipboard systems on Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems.
• Serves as a witness to evaluate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with regards to the functionality of a designed product at the vendor’s facility.
• Responsible for schedule compliance with production through the development of associated correspondence to support construction and testing requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior