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DESIGNER 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Req ID: 37418

Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

This position supports the Nuclear Engineering department E86 for the Columbia Class Submarine (CLB) program. Specifically, this position is for the Nuclear Structures and Shielding Team, which provides technical support and oversight for the construction and assembly of the Primary Shield Tank (PST).

For this position, typical responsibilities include evaluating model-based design data and segmenting it into appropriate formatting that supports the planned build sequence. This includes proper communication of technical authority and build authority information and requirements. A successful candidate will possess strong organization, time management, communication, and technical design skills.

Duties include:

1. Produce Manufacturing Data Workset (MDW) views to accompany Nuclear Engineering Work Instructions to support Visual Work Instruction packages for CLB PST construction activities. Also perform review/checking activities on MDW views produced by peers.

2. Prepare and publish Technical Data Packages that include MDW views, Nuclear Engineering Work Instructions, and other applicable attachments.

3. Coordinate with engineering team to appropriately plan Work Instruction development tasks to support work package checkpoints and construction activities.

4. Communicate procedure, process, and best practice updates from E92 to the rest of the E86 team, as necessary.

5. Participate in testing activities during Teamcenter software upgrade events to ensure functionality for E86 processes are not adversely affected, or are updated as intended.

6. Review applicable CLB Model-Based Manufacturing procedures for which E86 is a stakeholder, as necessary.

7. Train and mentor junior designers on the team.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate

• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

Knowledge/understanding of NNS Nuclear principles and practices

Understanding of CLB program MDW processes and best practices

Teamcenter/NX experience; knowledge of GD&T best practices (ASME Y14.5-2009)

Why 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. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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