Mechanical Facilities Engineer – Project Lead

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding seeks a Mechanical Facilities Engineer to design, reconfigure, maintain, and enhance production equipment and systems. You will gather data on equipment specs and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop detailed criteria and layouts.

The role requires broad mechanical engineering knowledge, strong communication with stakeholders, and ability to lead projects through full life cycles in a defense manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant exempt experience.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with experience may be none.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead reconfiguration, maintenance, and enhancement of equipment and production systems.
• Prepare comprehensive equipment specifications to support acquisitions and installations.
• Review and estimate project costs; oversee inspections and performance verification.
• Communicate technical strategies and findings to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Develop innovative solutions to equipment-related challenges throughout projects.

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MIL-STD-1625

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding seeks a Mechanical Facilities Engineer to design, reconfigure, maintain, and enhance production equipment and systems. You will gather data on equipment specs and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop detailed criteria and layouts.

The role requires broad mechanical engineering knowledge, strong communication with stakeholders, and ability to lead projects through full life cycles in a defense manufacturing setting.