Mgr Engineering 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager 2 position is for the VCS Reactor I&C Systems group within Department E86. This role supervises a team responsible for the installation and maintenance of Reactor I&C Systems equipment and associated shipboard cabling on VCS Class submarines. The manager ensures all Reactor I&C equipment is installed according to standards, specifications, procedures, and methods, and addresses risks related to obsolescence. Responsibilities include reviewing and issuing TWDs for Reactor I&C, including SCNIs, SCNPs, ERs, and Trouble Records. The manager will communicate with various stakeholders such as LDY (EB), Reactor Plant Contractors Office (RPCO), Nuclear Quality Control (NQC), Nuclear Test Engineering (E84), and Naval Reactors Resident Office (NRRO). They will also interact with and support multiple trades personnel, providing continuous deck plate technical support for Reactor I&C electrical issues during construction and testing. This involves fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external customers, optimizing engineering processes, and assisting with engineering evaluation or analysis. The manager will attend daily waterfront meetings (Agenda, IWL, WR90, PODs) and support upper management meetings, including RPCO meetings, NAVSEA Audits, and senior staff meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design.
Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice To Haves

Self-driven with exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Robust leadership skills to work independently at a high level with minimal oversight, even in high-pressure situations.
Strong multitasking abilities to ensure completion of multiple concurrent tasks while coordinating with various levels of management or lead engineers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Capability to develop and prioritize work schedules for individual engineering and construction tasks.
Ability to offer clear guidance to both internal and external departmental personnel to fulfill program scheduled requirements.
Ability to represent the organization on project and construction matters.
Solid technical knowledge base in VCS Class Reactor I&C equipment.
Familiarity with waterfront/trade processes.
Effectively applying engineering principles, theories, and concepts to resolve complex engineering challenges.
Significant deck plate experience and understanding of deck plate issues.
Capability of translating issues into white papers and presentations for all levels of NNS management and both internal and external customers.
Extensive knowledge of Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) Propulsion Plant Build Sequence, Steam Plant, Electric Plant, & Reactor Plant Systems.
Prior leadership experience (i.e. make-up supervisor experience, team lead, special projects).
Strong background in applying lessons learned.
Experience working with a full range of personnel (i.e. including Upper Management, Program, Operations, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain).
Strong leadership skills.
Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages to a range of stakeholders.
Experience providing engineering support through the build, commissioning, and in-service phases.

Responsibilities

Supervising a team focused on the installation and maintenance of Reactor I&C Systems equipment and associated shipboard cabling on VCS Class subs.
Ensuring all Reactor I&C equipment is installed in accordance with all installation standards, specifications, procedures, and methods.
Addressing risks associated with obsolescence issues.
Reviewing and issuing all TWDs for Reactor I&C including SCNIs, SCNPs, ERs, and Trouble Records.
Communicating regularly with LDY (EB), RPCO, NQC, Nuclear Test Engineering (E84), and NRRO.
Interacting and supporting multiple trades personnel, ensuring continuous deck plate technical support across all Reactor I&C electrical issues during construction and testing.
Establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
Optimizing engineering processes and assisting with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Attending daily waterfront meetings (Agenda, IWL, WR90, PODs).
Supporting requests for various upper management meetings (RPCO meetings, NAVSEA Audits, senior staff meetings).