Life Cycle Engineering, Inc

Diesel Engine Inspector Lead

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc • $90K — $120K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years of supervisory experience in diesel engine inspection and operations.
  • 15+ years of supervisory-level watchstanding on diesel-propelled warships or military auxiliaries.
  • Extensive Navy technical management experience across multiple vessels.
  • Experience as Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on a variety of diesel ships.
  • 2+ tours as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector with surface ship maintenance knowledge.
  • Recent operational experience (within last 5 years) with Navy diesel propulsion and generator systems.
  • Undergraduate degree or significant relevant managerial experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Amphibious Diesel visit team during all phases of readiness assistance training execution.
  • Act as the primary subject matter expert for diesel propulsion and auxiliary systems.
  • Prepare and coordinate the Pre-Visit Intelligence Package for each hull.
  • Conduct deck plate training and administer knowledge assessments for personnel.
  • Create maintenance-ready Automated Work Requests for material discrepancies.
  • Fulfill post-trip deliverables promptly within five working days after each trip.
  • Provide technical support to the MCM/LCS team as needed.
  • Draft inputs for monthly reports and highlight significant propulsion issues.
  • Engage in annual curriculum review for diesel propulsion training.

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment with leadership opportunities.
  • Engagement in critical projects supporting U.S. military operations.
  • Chance to influence maintenance programs and operational readiness.
  • Work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic field.
Full Job Description
Diesel Engine Inspector Lead

Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering has a contingent opening for Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI), supporting services for the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The Lead Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) serves as Team Lead for the Amphibious Diesel (LPD/LSD) visit team and as the program's senior inspection specialist for diesel main propulsion systems including the Colt-Pielstick PC2 series installed in LPD-17 and LSD-41/49 class ships. This position also provides diesel expertise support to the MCM/LCS team for MTU 16V 538 (MCM) and diesel generator systems. The Lead DEI carries inspector-level authority and credibility across diesel propulsion, diesel generators, controllable-pitch propeller systems, and associated auxiliary systems, and must be capable of credible engagement with ship CHENGs and ISICs on both technical findings and maintenance program health. This contract has a contingent start of September 2026.

Security Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance required (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
  • Ability to maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Amphibious Diesel (LPD/LSD) visit team through all phases of RATT visit execution.
  • Serve as the senior SME for Colt-Pielstick PC2 diesel propulsion, Wartsila CPP systems, diesel generators, and associated auxiliary systems.
  • Compile the Pre-Visit Intelligence Package for each assigned hull; coordinate pre-visit contact with ship leadership per PWS Task 4.10.
  • Conduct and supervise deck plate training at all levels; administer Level 2 pre/post knowledge assessments and complete Level 3 behavioral observation forms.
  • Generate maintenance-ready Automated Work Requests for all Category I and II material discrepancies; review all SME-generated AWRs before submission.
  • Complete all post-trip deliverables within five working days of trip completion.
  • Provide diesel propulsion SME support to the MCM/LCS team on request.
  • Submit inputs for monthly Class Issues Assessment Report; flag class-level diesel propulsion patterns to the PM.
  • Participate in annual STANCO; lead diesel propulsion curriculum review agenda items.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, DEI system operations
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience on warships or military auxiliaries with diesel engine propulsion systems as EOOW, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent.
  • Extensive Navy technical management experience on multiple ships.
  • Extensive experience as EOOW on multiple diesel ships.
  • Minimum two (2) tours as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector with Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
  • Extensive experience conducting diesel inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries with qualifications and certification as or equivalent to a U.S. Navy Diesel Engine Inspector.
  • Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years with diesel main propulsion, diesel generators, associated control systems, and associated auxiliaries currently in use by the Navy.
  • Undergraduate or associate's degree, or extensive demonstrated experience in a management role.

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Twenty-five (25) or more years of DEI-qualified inspection experience.
  • Experience on LPD-17 (Colt-Pielstick PC2-5), LSD-41/49, and MCM-1 (MTU 16V 538) diesel propulsion systems.
  • Experience with Wartsila controllable-pitch propeller systems (LPD-17 / LSD-41/49).
  • Prior RATT, ERAT, or TYCOM-directed fleet engagement experience.

Physical Demands and Expectations:
  • Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment.
  • Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required. Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements
  • Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the year to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
  • Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
  • Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

About Life Cycle Engineering, Inc

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc. (LCE) is a privately held engineering, consulting, and technical services firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1976, LCE provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Army, United States Air Force, and other federal agencies, as well as commercial clients. LCE specializes in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, information technology, program management, and business process engineering. The company has additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, California, Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport, Florida.
Learn more about Life Cycle Engineering, Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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