MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division is seeking a MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 2 to lead design documentation and QA for major ship components. The role emphasizes developing layouts, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring design accuracy and compliance.

Minimum ABET-accredited engineering degree with 6 years of progressive design experience is required; telework options exist and relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design or equivalent.
• (Combination of education and experience in lieu of degree: High school diploma and 14 years or Associate's Degree and 10 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes needed to present design proposals.
• Investigates design factors such as ease of manufacture, materials availability, interchangeability, strength-weight, and cost.
• Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.
• Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Checks layouts and drawings for clarity, conformity to standards, and accuracy.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

High school diploma + 14 years experience

Job description

MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Req ID: 49235

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: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: No

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 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 selected applicant will lead Quality Assurance functions and oversee the development, review, and refinement of technical drawings and related products. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to maintaining Ingalls’ high standards of quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, reviewing, and updating technical drawings and documentation.


• Supporting ship modernization efforts by ensuring all technical requirements are fully incorporated into delivered products.


• Following all applicable procedures, standards, and quality requirements.


• Collaborating with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design or equivalent.

(Combination of education and experience in lieu of degree: High school diploma and 14 years or Associate's Degree and 10 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design or equivalent)

Nice to Have

Possess strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Technical Specification 9090-600. Five (5) or more years of design or engineering experience in Electrical discipline.

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 toand 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.