MGR ENGINEERING 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. This position will manage the Aircraft Carrier Engineering Propulsion Machinery Department (E64), which leads approximately 65 employees in the design, repair, and modernization of propulsion machinery and piping systems on Aircraft Carriers. Our components and systems literally move these massive aircraft carriers! Our work directly supports the mission readiness of these US Navy assets, which defend our country’s freedom and provide humanitarian support around the world. We are second to none in our expertise in overhauling and repairing the carriers’ giant turbines, gears, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, propellers, and shafts. E64 is comprised of supervisors, project engineers, engineers, engineering technicians, designers, analysts, and various rotational employees, including apprentices. We work hand-in-hand with our Trades and Construction Management personnel to plan and support the mid-life nuclear refueling and complex overhaul as well as other maintenance periods of these ships. Our employees spend time in the office, at our suppliers across the country, at our in-house manufacturing facilities, and on the ships, whether at our piers or in our dry-docks, at other yards and naval bases around the world, or out to sea! Candidates must be comfortable visiting production environments, climbing vertical and inclined ladders, accessing confined spaces, and occasionally traveling. Our department often performs the role of a “technical detective,” troubleshooting and determining the cause of problems, and then works to implement corrective and preventive actions. E64 is active in exploring, using, and implementing new technology and tools. We use laser-scanning and 3D high-resolution digital photography to “ship-check” spaces to be overhauled or modernized in lieu of manual measurements and sketches. We are implementing cold-spray technology in lieu of specialized welding. We are also using additive manufacturing (3D-printing) in lieu of castings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design
Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
PhD and 4 years of relevant experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is familiar with the US Navy aircraft carrier modernization and maintenance process, particularly planning and executing refueling complex overhauls (RCOHs) of Nimitz Class aircraft carrier propulsion plants or have similar experience.
The ideal candidate has experience managing projects or programs with respect to safety, quality, cost, and schedule and should also have experience managing people with respect to performance, engagement, training, and development.
Must have excellent communication skills, be organized, and have strong project management skills.