K54/X33 FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, 1st shift role with no relocation assistance available. Not eligible for telework or travel.

About the Role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge. Oversees and trains employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skills and productivity, and assists in developing training procedures. Translates broad strategies into practical action plans, ensuring employees are trained to execute them.

Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures. Oversees manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact on company performance. Supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to new Foreman hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• Apprentice Certification OR
• High School Diploma and 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience OR
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical field and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, and/or military experience

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With over 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS brings together a diverse and innovative team—from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical experts, and system users—to collaborate at the forefront of technology and manufacturing.

HII builds the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions, safeguarding seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics professionals, and business administration experts. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values-driven organization prioritizing safety, well-being, and ethical practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• On-site health centers and telemedicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• 401K savings plan options with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on division or work location.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $92,000 to $117,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.