Production Engineer

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met.

Possess math and problem-solving skills to identify solution, ability to project manage a task to completion. Required to contribute time and effort, as required, to ensure success in terms of meeting. Will report to the production engineering manager and interface with planners, engineers, other departmental personnel with production engineering related issues. Directly accountable for the planning of safe lifting, supporting, installing and movement of all blocks, grand block, and other structures. Determine the center of gravity and develop a padeye arrangement plan ensuring there is sufficient backup structure to safely lift and install the item. Must be flexible and willing to undertake duties as assigned by the production engineering manager for specific assignments such as support of launching, docking, and outfitting equipment installation. Will be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks within guidance provided by the Supervisor. Will perform design analysis and support calculations for various projects identified by yard wide process improvement initiatives, build strategy requirements, and installation related items. Perform other related and assigned tasks as required.

Competencies

• Able to perform under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• A self-motivated, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills, able to write reports and give presentations.
• Self-management
• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Strategic thinking
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• E. l. T. certificate desirable.
• Four to six (4 – 6) years’ experience in an engineering role with strong background in both mechanical and structural engineering.
• Four (4) years’ experience in job specific discipline.
• Familiarity with structural steel design is required.
• Applicants with experience in the engineering of moving and installing/or lifting large objects in an industrial or construction environment with the engineering of gear used to perform these lifts is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Experience with engineering software such as Auto-Cad, experience with Aveva Marine is a plus.
• Familiarity with structural engineering software such as MSC-Patran or similar software.
• Proficiency with metric system preferred.
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices is a plus.
• International experience or familiarity with Asian Shipbuilding Standards is a plus.
• Be able to familiarize yourself with shipyard terminology and facilities equipment, such as crane and transporters.

Physical Demands

• A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc.

Work Environment

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions. Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.