Engineer I - Structural

About the role

The successful candidate will join the Accuracy Control & Optical Tool group supporting construction at the Groton Shipyard, a dynamic and fast-paced environment requiring prompt and technically sound dimensional control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Complete dimensional validation and tests of components, modules, decks, and hull structure from initial receipt through the final grooming and certification of the submarine.
• Ensure that in-process dimensional control is maintained on components or systems within their purview.
• Develop and revise dimensional control documents and procedures.
• Plan work and develop dimensional control documents and procedures.
• Work closely with Metrology Technicians, Planning, Engineering groups, Operations groups, Ship’s Management, other shipyards, vendors, and external customers.
• Develop a plan for measurement of the critical features, review site conditions for 3-D surveys, and process as-built data.
• Prioritize projects and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and apply it to evaluate survey data.
• Support machining operations and fabrication work, pair major modules, and inform subsequent construction decisions.

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in a civil, mechanical, aeronautical or similar engineering field, or a B.S. or higher in Applied Mathematics or other technical field.
• 1-5 years of post-graduate experience in Engineering.
• Previous experience in Shipbuilding, the construction industry or manufacturing environment desired.
• Previous experience with interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Problem Solving, Leadership, and/or Project management strength.
• Ability to prioritize projects.
• Experience in Meteorology with 3-dimensional measurement instruments or as-built data collected via instruments in shipbuilding, such as laser trackers, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) arms and digital photogrammetry, and/or standard optic equipment or surveying is preferred.
• Prior Machining Experience.
• Quality Assurance, Quality Control experience.
• Experience with fast pace and critical delivery projects.

Qualifications

• Clear Written, Verbal and Interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Programming, Macro, VBA, automation Skills.
• Intrinsically motivated and Self-Starting.

Skills

• Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting.
• Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet.