(Mechanical) Tech Subject Matter Expert-26609

HII's Mission Technologies division • Newport News, VA

17d • $61,534 - $80,000

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies Corp. (HII-MTC) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in shipboard mechanical/electrical systems to support engineering, design, maintenance, and integration efforts under the CEMAT and ESU contracts aboard CVN 74 and CVN 75.
SME provides specialized technical and operational expertise in support of subcontracted work carried out onboard the ship and at off-site repair facilities.

Requirements

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 10 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have 5 years of conducting or supporting jobsite and QA inspections, and safety reviews.
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA drawing interpretation, Navy Standard Items, NAVSEA Technical Manuals, and ability to implement Government/Ship’s Force-directed changes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous aircraft carrier or fleet level operational experience.
• Strong communication skills who can work effectively with military and civilian teams.
• Familiarity with DOD, Navy, or government quality standards.
• Strong working knowledge of shipyard trades (electrical, mechanical, pipefitting, welding, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Meet with sub-contractors daily to ensure proper work controls are in place prior to beginning work.
• Monitor sub-contractors work to identify potential problems, obstacles, or delays affecting progress and provide daily status updates.
• Conduct inspections, audits and in process surveillance of contractors ensuring compliance with technical manuals, procedures, and quality standards.
• Interface daily and maintain effective communication with subcontractors to clarify expectations, relay technical and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all subcontracted efforts align with contract SOWs, Technical Instructions, Navy Standard Items, and schedule objectives.
• Write and track Condition Reports (CRs) associated with subcontractor efforts; ensure timely submission and resolution tracking.
• Support discrepancy resolution, Corrective Action Reports (CARs), and root cause analysis with subcontractor involvement.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to drawing changes, Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and Formal Work Package (FWP) standards.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools such as TSSR, POA&M, and SFIMS.
• Ability to operate independently in a high-pressure, schedule-driven environment.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees