MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 1

Req ID: 50088 Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD Entity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-TimeShift: 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: $91,000.00 to $114,000.00The 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 rangeMeet HII’s Newport News ShipbuildingWith 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. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.The RoleDesigns 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.This requisition is for a design manager position in the Propulsion & Reactor Engineering Planning Yard responsible for the design, maintenance, overhaul and modernization of Nimitz Class and Ford Class propulsion plants. The manager will lead a group of designers responsible for the design and maintenance of Hull Outfitting (HOF) commodities supporting the operational readiness of the aircraft carrier fleet and new construction ship delivery. The primary function is development and delivery of 2D Drawings and Model Files in support of aircraft carrier new construction and Class wide maintenance and modernization efforts (ShipAlts). Commodities associated with these products may include stowage, furniture, doors, openings, non-structural bulkheads, cathodic protection, insulation, deck coverings, foundations, material, and other miscellaneous HOF deliverables. This position will establish and maintain good working relationships with Fleet, Public Shipyards, Supply Chain, NAVSEA, NNL, engineer/designer leads across departments, and NNS Waterfront Construction Engineering/Trades via email, phone, and in person meetings. The team utilizes NX, Team Center, TCViz, SAP, i2, AutoCad, Access Databases, and Microsoft Office. Must HaveDesign Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years of applicable experience.Nice to HaveExperience leading design personnel in the design and maintenance of naval vessels. Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with our upstream (NAVSEA and NNL) and downstream (various shipyard departments) customers. Therefore, excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary along with experience interfacing with Engineering, US Government customers, the NNS shipbuilder, and ship maintenance activities within the Fleet and public shipyards. The manager must be able to work independently overseeing multiple commitments while reacting to changing priorities. A strong background in the areas of Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS) and the CVN78 Class Product Model is preferred. Knowledge of TCViz, SAP, BOMs, i2, PREPY-1 and automated piping drawings is a plus. In addition, experience with commodity management and shipbuilding design and development processes, including Ship, Platen, and waterfront shops is helpful. Must be committed to actively leading a culturally transformative effort within their AOR. A high level of leadership engagement is required to ensure employees are cared for and developed, a collaborative environment is established between Design and Engineering, and that all deliverables are technically accurate, of the highest quality, meeting all specification requirements, and completed in time to meet established schedules. Why HIIWe 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.​