Mgr Engineering 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This requisition is for an Engineering Manager 2 in the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) and Standard Navy Valve Yard (SNVY). This manager will lead a group in providing engineering, logistical and vendor support for standard Navy Valves and vendor proprietary-design valves that are used in nuclear propulsion plants of aircraft carriers and submarines. Responsibilities include developing design, operating, and maintenance improvements for nuclear valves, identifying and qualifying new-design valves for obsolete or no-longer-procurable designs, providing resolutions for in-service valve problems, conducting laboratory testing, implementing life-cycle cost reductions, and developing recommendations to the customers. Major functions include: Maintain Standard Navy valve drawings and their related technical manuals Provide engineering analyses and design studies on a diverse range of issues Provide Fleet, Shipyard and Navy Supply System support Provide logistical support, including preparing technical ordering documentation Support the commercial vendor base

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
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including prioritizing, planning, scheduling, tracking and reviewing the work of engineers while maintaining quality, schedule and budget.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to proactively and effectively communicate with team members, NAVSEA 08, Naval Shipyards, Planning Yards, and manufacturers.
Strong written communication skills, with attention to detail, to consistently present high quality problem solutions as submittals to customers.
Ability to self-initiate assignments, able to lead teams as well as individuals, and demonstrate technical rigor in all work products.
Ability to help team members recognize and develop new skills needed for career development
Experience with the Naval Reactors program.
Experience in implementing innovative technology to improve a design or process.
Ability to obtain RADCON qualifications and being able to physically access a wide variety of work sites including those aboard ships under various stages of overhaul or repair (involves tight, low or high spaces involving climbing ladders, kneeling, stooping, etc.).

Responsibilities

Maintain Standard Navy valve drawings and their related technical manuals
Provide engineering analyses and design studies on a diverse range of issues
Provide Fleet, Shipyard and Navy Supply System support
Provide logistical support, including preparing technical ordering documentation
Support the commercial vendor base