WELDING PROJECT LEADER 4

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

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA seeks a seasoned welding operations engineer to accelerate productivity and quality improvements on the shop floor. The role collaborates with Welding Engineering and Trades to implement automatic welding systems and new materials.

The candidate should have a strong background in shipbuilding, extensive welding experience, and excellent communication skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with ten years of welding experience.
• Knowledge of ship construction methods and welding equipment.
• Experience with automatic welding processes preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Expedites productivity and quality improvements in welding operations.
• Coordinates projects from initiation through implementation, including equipment testing and training program development.
• Provides technical and hands-on support to trades personnel for new materials and automatic systems.
• Assists in job planning, equipment setup, and troubleshooting during implementation.
• May coordinate movement of equipment and services as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between Trades and Welding Engineering and other functions to resolve technical problems.

Skills

Welding experience

Ship construction knowledge

Welding processes

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

NNS Apprentice graduate

Job description

Req ID: 49244

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, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $101,000.00 to $127,000.00

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.

Must Have

• This job requires a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of ten 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.

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.

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.