MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING 2

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Occasional or hybrid telework is available.

About the role

Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.

Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

The selected applicant will lead Quality Assurance functions and oversee the development, review, and refinement of technical drawings and related products. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to maintaining Ingalls’ high standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing, and updating technical drawings and documentation.
• Supporting ship modernization efforts by ensuring all technical requirements are fully incorporated into delivered products.
• Following all applicable procedures, standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborating with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience in lieu of degree: High school diploma and 14 years or Associate's Degree and 10 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design or equivalent.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Technical Specification 9090-600.
• Five (5) or more years of design or engineering experience in Electrical discipline (preferred).

About the company

With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades.

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, 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.