ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2

HII; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division seeks an Engineering Technician to support additive manufacturing production. You will operate and maintain metal AM equipment, manage materials, and ensure parts meet procedures and specifications.

You will collaborate with engineering and production to optimize processes and maintain equipment readiness. Responsibilities include quality documentation, in-process and dimensional inspections, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent to Associate's Degree: NNS Apprentice School, NNPS, or high school plus manufacturing/military experience.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day AM machine support, post-processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Inventory management and waste handling.
• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability and design optimization.
• Work with engineering drawings, GD&T, and prepare technical reports.
• Quality assurance including documentation, in-process inspection, and metrology.
• Continuous process improvement toward full production of AM parts.
• Support removal and surface preparation.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Skills

LPBF knowledge

Procedures following

Metrology

Quality inspection

Technical writing

Planning & organization

Analytical thinking

Attention to details

Education

Associate's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School graduate

High School/GED + manufacturing/military experience

Job description

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, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $54,000.00 to $68,000.00

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. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

This Engineering Technician position supports the day-to-day execution of additive manufacturing production by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced manufacturing equipment and supporting processes from initial setup through completed part inspection. This position works hands-on with metal additive manufacturing systems, post-processing equipment, powder handling, quality inspections, and production documentation to ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and technical requirements. The Engineering Technician also works closely with engineering and other production personnel to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturing processes, maintain equipment readiness, and support the continued development and transition of additive manufacturing processes into repeatable production.

Tasks

• Day-to-day AM machine support, post processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Responsible for managing inventory and waste.
• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization and model modification potential.
• Working with Engineering drawings, understanding GD&T, and creating technical reports.
• Responsible for quality assurance including but not limited to 1) quality documentation and control plan 2) in-process inspection 3) dimensional inspection with basic inspection tools, metrology scanning and CMM
• Continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working to develop process in the direction of full production of AM parts.
• Support removal and surface preparation.
• Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.

Tasks

• Day-to-day AM machine support, post processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Responsible for managing inventory and waste.
• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization and model modification potential.
• Working with Engineering drawings, understanding GD&T, and creating technical reports.
• Responsible for quality assurance including but not limited to 1) quality documentation and control plan 2) in-process inspection 3) dimensional inspection with basic inspection tools, metrology scanning and CMM
• Continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working to develop process in the direction of full production of AM parts.
• Support removal and surface preparation.
• Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge in basic principle of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other AM technologies is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.
• Skills in metrology.
• Knowledge in quality inspection.
• Exhibits proficient technical writing skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, high level of self-motivation.
• Attention to details is critical.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge in basic principle of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other AM technologies is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.
• Skills in metrology.
• Knowledge in quality inspection.
• Exhibits proficient technical writing skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, high level of self-motivation.
• Attention to details is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or apprenticeships in machining or manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in running AM equipment, laser powder bed fusion machines, Wire DED machines, and handling metal powder is preferred.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

• College diploma or apprenticeships in machining or manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in running AM equipment, laser powder bed fusion machines, Wire DED machines, and handling metal powder is preferred.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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 #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.