ENGINEERING DESIGN 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a senior design leader to provide comprehensive support for the E50 Propulsion and Reactor Eng Planning Yard, guiding design execution and fostering digital transformation across programs.

The role mentors design staff, leads root cause analyses for systemic issues, and coordinates with NAVSEA, CHENG, and external customers while driving improvements in product definition data and 3D modeling processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree with 5 years of related experience.
• 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.
• 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.
• 12 years of non-exempt, Manufacturing, Military, Shipbuilding or Trades experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross program projects that integrate digital tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Develop, standardize, and implement best practice design procedures and training programs for designers at all levels.
• Create and deliver training programs for department designers at all levels.
• Lead quality issue investigations, develop corrective actions, and guide teams to resolve emergent high priority issues.

Skills

Leadership

Design leadership

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Digital tools integration

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

4 years exempt experience substitute

8 years non-related exempt substitute

12 years non-exempt substitute

Tools

TeamcenterNX

PLM

Job description

Req ID: 49949

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

Entity: Newport News 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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: $98,000.00 to $123,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

The Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (E50) is seeking a leader in design to provide comprehensive support for the E50 portfolio across multiple programs, acting as a trusted advisor to E50 management. This senior level role leads root cause analyses for systemic design issues, integrates digital tools, and resolves emergent challenges that affect design execution and downstream customers. The incumbent also strengthens NNS’s digital transformation, mentors design staff, and serves as the liaison between the Designer Discipline Team, CHENG’s office, NAVSEA, and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross program projects that integrate digital tools (e.g., TeamcenterNX) to improve workflow efficiency.
• Develop, standardize, and implement best practice design procedures and training programs for designers at all levels.
• Create and deliver training programs for department designers at all levels.
• Lead quality issue investigations, develop corrective actions, and guide teams to resolve emergent high priority issues.

Must Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree and 5 years of related experience;
• 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree;
• 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree;
• 12 years of non-exempt, Manufacturing, Military, Shipbuilding or Trades experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

• Proven experience in design, project management, and problem solving for CVN class ship design or modernization, including familiarity with waterfront operations and designer specific requirements.
• Experience with digital product definition data practices and specifications with deep knowledge of 3 D product modeling processes and procedures (TeamcenterNX, PLM).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of NAVSEA, NNS management, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while leading multidisciplinary teams.

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?

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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.