Welding Project Lead - Shipbuilding & Automation

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding facility seeks a Welding Engineering professional to expedite productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. The role coordinates projects from initiation through implementation, develops training programs, and supports equipment modifications and new materials introductions.

You will provide hands-on assistance to Trades personnel, assist in job planning, and troubleshoot during implementation, liaising with Welding

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of ten years related welding experience.
• NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred.
• Candidate must have knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations.
• Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, including equipment testing/modification and training program development.
• Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in implementing automatic systems and new materials.
• Assists in job planning, equipment set-up and troubleshooting during implementation.
• Coordinates movement of equipment and materials and provision of required services as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between Trades and other Company functions to coordinate resolution of technical problems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of ship construction methods

Knowledge of welding processes

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

NNS Apprentice graduate

Tools

Operation of welding equipment

Automatic welding processes

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding facility seeks a Welding Engineering professional to expedite productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. The role coordinates projects from initiation through implementation, develops training programs, and supports equipment modifications and new materials introductions.

You will provide hands-on assistance to Trades personnel, assist in job planning, and troubleshoot during implementation, liaising with Welding