DEPUTY SHIP DESIGN MANAGER, CARRIERS (ENGINEER 4)

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, 1st shift role with relocation assistance available.

About the Role

The Aircraft Carrier Engineering (ACE) Division is hiring a Deputy Ship Design Manager (dSDM) for New Construction Carriers.

• Plan and ensure adherence to overall schedule with engineering products such as product model files, drawings, diagrams, Inspection Reports, scopes, liabilities, and other support products
• Coordinate processing and tracking of Deviations from Specification, contract data deliverables, and evaluations of proposed changes
• Oversee solutions to resolve issues and concerns within the contract that have engineering involvement; facilitate cross-department communications and problem resolution
• Serve as an engineering representative for the division as needed, attending meetings such as Plan of the Week, construction/planning agendas, technical issues meetings, recurring project and quality reviews, Operations Control Center (OCC) reviews, and kickoffs for new work
• Directly interface with government customers at all phases of work, from initial tasking to managing change
• Review and coordinate implementation of all changes under the contract, including FMR/HMR changes, GFI updates, deliverables, key events, Schedule A & C, change orders, cost improvement initiatives, obsolescence, and trades requests
• Oversee development and implementation of new engineering processes under a contract; review existing processes for updates as needed; drive continuous improvement for engineering products and processes
• Review and report on engineering progress on the contract with program office and other company leadership
• Monitor departmental staffing, budget, and earned-value management system (EVMS) performance
• Support any Program initiatives when requested
• Lead and support reviews of technical specifications (Contract, letters, ships specifications) to ensure NNS processes and procedures meet the contract technical requirements

Requirements

• Familiarity with NNS New Construction processes, Ford-class Ship Specifications, and general US Navy ship construction, repair, and modernization specifications and processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with engineering products such as drawings, scopes, inspection reports, material procurement, departures from specification, work deferral requests, contract data requirements, and technical variance documents
• A willingness to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders in a professional capacity to achieve outcomes beneficial to NNS and government customers
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant exempt experience with a Bachelor's Degree; 7 years with a Master’s Degree; or 4 years with a Ph.D.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated project management skills and certifications such as PMP
• Waterfront engineering experience
• Previous experience interfacing with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SOS), NAVSEA05, and Program Executive Office for Carriers
• Prior experience processing and implementing government change products such as Field Modification Requests (FMR’s) and Headquarters Modification Requests (HMR’s)
• Prior experience scheduling drawing products and other engineering output

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $124,000.00 to $153,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

About the Company

With more than 25,000 employees, 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 ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.