DESIGNER 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Avondale, LA seeks a design engineer to design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.

You will use CAD/CAM/CATIA, gather data, perform studies and calculations, and prepare rough layouts to present design proposals. Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling and planning groups to meet manufacturability and contractual standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 10 years of experience or associate degree with 6 years of experience.
• Ability to design components and modify systems for manufacturability and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design components or portions of systems and modify designs to improve products and manufacturing.
• Use CAD/CAM/CATIA and related tools to develop layouts and proposals.
• Gather data, perform studies and calculations, and prepare rough sketches for design proposals.
• Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups to ensure ease of manufacture and contractual compliance.

Skills

CAD

CAM

CATIA

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree or 2-year technical degree in related discipline

Tools

CAD/CAM/CATIA

Job description

Req ID: 49001

Team: 52 Engineering

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Must Have

• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of experience
• Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years experience.

Nice to Have

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in electrical and cableway design modeling and drawing extraction, with experience in developing and reviewing electrical products to ensure compliance with design standards and integration requirements. They possess a strong understanding of electrical system layout principles, including equipment placement, routing strategies, and space optimization. The candidate demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills, thrives in collaborative team environments, and communicates technical information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental and vision plan choices
• on-site health centers
• tele-medicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• savings plan options (401K)
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.