MECHANICAL FACILITIES ENGINEER 4

About the role

The Mechanical Facilities Engineer 4 plans, designs, and leads the reconfiguration, maintenance, and enhancement of equipment and production systems. This role gathers and analyzes data related to equipment specifications, operational requirements, regulatory constraints, and schedule feasibility. The engineer collaborates with internal engineering teams and external equipment vendors to develop technical criteria, equipment layouts, and detailed mechanical specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing comprehensive equipment specifications to support equipment acquisition, integration, and installation
• Reviewing and estimating project costs associated with equipment selection
• Overseeing equipment inspections and performance verification to ensure full compliance with technical requirements
• Communicating technical strategies, findings, and recommendations clearly to leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners
• Developing innovative solutions to complex equipment-related challenges
• Managing efforts throughout the full project lifecycle, including scope development, planning, risk assessment, execution, and delivery
• Serving as the organization's primary technical representative for major equipment projects, collaborating with senior-level external partners, suppliers, and technical specialists to coordinate complex engineering efforts across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 9 years of experience or
• Master's degree in science and 7 years of experience or
• PhD in science and 4 years of experience

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1625

About HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future.

Benefits

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