WELDING PROJECT LEADER 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to expedite productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. You will coordinate projects from initiation through implementation and provide hands-on assistance with automatic welding systems and new materials.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with at least eight years welding experience.
• Knowledge of ship construction, welding processes and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• NNS Apprentice graduate with automation welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and lead productivity/quality improvements in welding operations.
• Coordinate projects from initiation to implementation, including equipment/testing/modification and training.
• Provide hands-on support for automatic systems and new materials introductions.
• Assist in job planning, equipment setup and troubleshooting during implementation.
• Coordinate movement of equipment and materials and necessary services.
• Liaise between Trades and Welding Engineering/Design to resolve technical problems.

Skills

Welding experience

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NNS Apprentice graduate (preferred)

Tools

Automatic welding equipment

Job description

Req ID: 50293

Team: E37 WELDING ENGINEERING

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: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $93,000.00 to $116,000.00

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

Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, which may require initiation and coordination of equipment purchases/testing/modification, training program development, design changes, etc. Provides technical and hands‑on assistance to Trades personnel in the implementation of automatic systems and new materials introductions. Assists in job planning, equipment set‑up and the troubleshooting of problems incurred during implementation. May coordinate and expedite the movement of needed equipment and materials, and provision of required services. May function as a liaison between the Trades and other Company functions, such as Welding Engineering, Design, etc., to coordinate the resolution of technical problems.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of ship construction needs, methods, welding processes and equipment, and applicable welding and quality procedures. In addition, a candidate must have excellent communication skills.

Must Have

• This job requires a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years related welding experience.
• An NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred.
• A candidate must have knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment, and applicable welding and quality procedures.
• In addition, a candidate must have excellent communication skills.

Nice to Have

• An NNS Apprentice graduate and experienced in the operation of automatic welding processes 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.

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 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.

Contact

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