Req ID: 50672
Team: X50 MFG 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: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $185,000.00
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
The RoleThis position is to lead Manufacturing Engineering activities in the Steel Fabrication Assembly (SFA) shops. Develops, analyzes, researches, and designs maintenance strategies for keeping equipment running with minimal downtime. Uses engineering principles, LEAN principles and equipment knowledge to specify appropriate methods to support the design of equipment strategies to maximize throughput. Coordinates the efforts of the X50 Manufacturing Engineers located in the SFA shops to accomplish production goals across the enterprise. Prepares technical documentation in order to implement waterfront engineering support processes including specifications, analyses, standards, and restrictions. Evaluates and develops new or modifies existing equipment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of production methods. Is recognized as an industry expert in Manufacturing Engineering effectiveness to improve manufacturing production schedule and quality of product.
Specific duties may include:
- Lead Manufacturing equipment/machinery selection/installation/inspection/availability/efficiency initiatives to improve overall equipment effectiveness. Partners with Facilities and other organizations on equipment reliability studies and new equipment purchases,
- Determine production/material layouts for assemblies for efficiency,
- Perform Manufacturing process identification/enhancements to ensure compliance,
- Investigate/initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality,
- Lead advanced projects (i.e. R&D) and/or programs leveraging innovative technologies and advise management and customers on effective actions, and
- Lead development and maintenance of 20 NNS Capabilities Procedures and their yearly Audits.
- Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Equipment Specification development
Must HaveBachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to HaveThe candidate is preferred to possess the qualifications, knowledge and abilities of the following:
- LEAN Manufacturing training
- Welding, mechanical or materials engineering degree with NDT experience in all methods
- Have proven experience in applying new technology, resolving problems and identifying improvement opportunities
- Strong statistical analysis, root cause analysis and common cause analysis
- Have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Be able to mentor other engineers within the department
- Considered an equipment subject matter expert in the shipbuilding industry
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling processes
- Knowledge of Industry Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.
- Exposure to other shipyards, industries and Advanced Manufacturing Technology providers
