Job Description
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 2 years experience OR Masters degree and 0 years experience OR PDP apprentice certificate and 1 year of engineering experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Preferred Qualifications
Responsible for leading the investigation of assigned certification and functional audit cards upon receipt from the government customer, which typically require fact finding facilitation, problem bounding, root cause analysis, identifying corrections to defect and cause, reviewing objective quality evidence, tracking status, writing official company responses, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Employee should have strong communication (verbal and written) and critical-thinking skills, be inquisitive with a willingness to learn, and have a desire to facilitate resolution of complex problems while working with all levels from individual contributor to director level in all functional areas of the company. This position offers an opportunity to gain exposure to various areas in the yard, learn more about the shipyard value streams and waterfront processes, and expand network of contacts within NNS, SUPSHIPNN and NAVSEA. Background or experience in quality is not required, although familiarity with SUBSAFE/DSS/FBW programs, root cause analysis, eForms, and SAP is a plus. Employee will be provided training as needed.
Req ID: 4829
Department: O06 QLTY PROBLEM MGT
Entity: NN SHIPBUILDING (0265)
Travel Required: No
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes-May Consider Full-time Teleworking for this position
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Clearance Type: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Company Statement:
Huntington Ingalls Industries employs more than 42,000 people throughout the United States and around the world. We are Americas largest military shipbuilder and one of the largest defense contractors for unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services and fleet sustainment. Our employees build, engineer and innovate complex products and solutions for our customers on a daily basis - we do the Hard Stuff, Done Right. Each year we hire thousands of business, engineering, IT professionals and tradespersons to accomplish our mission. Why not become part of something bigger than yourself, find your purpose, and join HII today.
EEO Statement:
Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Newport News, VA
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Mission Driven Innovative Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 41,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.
Builder of the most complex ships in the world for 133 years at Newport News, and 81 years at Ingalls.
Sole builder of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, the world’s largest warships, and one of two builders constructing nuclear-powered submarines.
Exclusive provider of refueling services for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, at the forefront of new ship technologies, specialized manufacturing capabilities and nuclear facility management.
Largest industrial employer in Virginia and Mississippi, and an employer in Louisiana and Alabama.
Largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants—has built more than 70 percent of Navy fleet of warships.
Builder-of-record for 41 DDG 51 class Aegis guided missile destroyers.
Builder of record for the LHA 6 class large-deck amphibious ships and the sole builder of the Navy’s newest fleet of the San Antonio (LPD 17) class amphibious assault ships.
Builder-of-record for the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard – the National Security Cutter.
Provider of a wide variety of products and services to the nuclear energy, oil and gas markets, including Department of Energy
Provider of mission critical and practical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide through Technical Solutions.
Unrivalled experience in modular engineering and construction with innovative new solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream energy infrastructure.
Employs approximately 5,000 engineers and designers.