Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer

Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Engineering department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for an Engineer. The work schedule is Monday Friday 0600 to 1445.

Pay Scale: $72,000 - $96,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

Provide engineering support to a variety of shipboard repair projects at various work sites in compliance with customer quality, schedule, and requirementsCommunicate with and provide engineering support to a variety of trade shops, production work, planning function, or project work when neededPrepare and maintain, as directed, design studies, proposals, sketches (including purchase specifications, engineering calculations, etc.), test memos, and other engineering support as directed by the Planning, Engineering & Scheduling Director under the technical guidance of Senior Engineer.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

ABET accredited Bachelors degree in an Engineering DisciplineE.I.T Certificate is desirableFEA Certificate/experience is desirableTraining as an ISO Internal Auditor is desirableTraining as a Green/Black belt is desirableMinimum of 2 years shipboard repair experience within a public or private shipyard and/or ship systems operation with a Bachelors degree or 0 years of experience with a Masters degree.

POSITION DEMANDS (REQUIRED EXPERIENCE)

In depth knowledge of:

Experienced engineer, fully competent to perform most engineering tasks and responsibilitiesFamiliarity with shipboard equipmentAbility to understand and apply regulatory body rules and regulations, US Navy, and Industry StandardsDemonstrated technical writing skills is desirableEffective decision-maker requiring some guidance on occasionsDemonstrated AutoCAD skillsDemonstrated Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Power Point, etc.) skillsPrior military experience (U.S. Navy) is desirableExperience of US Navy ship maintenance and repair processes and techniques is desirableExperience in ship technical problem resolution especially with hull, machinery, and coatings is desirableParticipation in Engineering Trade societies dedicated to improvement of the Shipbuilding Industry is desirableAbility to assess customer technical requirements, analyze technical problems, identify, develop, and apply appropriate solutions utilizing customer technical standards is desirableAbility to understand and evaluate engineering product effectiveness and applicability for production execution and to assess and provide resolution for engineering product deficiencies during production execution periods is desirableAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing complex technical issues involving factual, qualitative, or abstract information including concise rationales for conclusions or recommendationsAbility to create and maintain technical databases, prepare and present reportsAbility to demonstrate customer service skills with various groups, organizations, and personnel and develop good working relationships and teams Ability to represent the companys position on various technical matters in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to work aboard marine vessels, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), travel locally or when requested by senior management travel to remote locations, and to work nights and weekends during peak workloads or when requested by the Planning, Engineering, Scheduling Director.Ability to gain access to government facilities, to obtain a DoD security clearance, and to obtain a CAC card once employed by the company

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Carrying

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Lifting

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Walking

X

Climbing

X

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

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Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements:

X

Crouching

X

Standing

X

Hearing

X

Stooping

Other:

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

Visual Requirements: The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arms reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electrician, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Planning, Engineering & Scheduling DirectorWill have no direct reportsMust be able to communicate effectively with various internal and external customers, including high ranking individuals both verbally and in writingAbility to function within the company and/or oversee engineering projects with some oversight and guidanceWill be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks with some guidance provided by Planning, Engineering & Scheduling Director, or Senior Engineer,

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide engineering support for development of work specifications and technical work documentsAccomplish development and review of test memos, technical reports, and engineering responsesAccomplish technical analysis support and review for work in planning and execution stages such as testing, experiments, trails, technical data, etc.; assess customer technical requirements, analyze technical problems, identify, develop, and apply appropriate solutions utilizing customer technical standardsProvide technical assistance to production trades in the accomplishment of work items; provide resolutions for technical issues and problems; attend meetings, as required, pertaining to engineering and technical issues and present technical positions in a professional and courteous mannerInterprets regulatory body rules, US Navy specifications, and industry standardsProvide engineering calculations/analysis to support work in planning and execution stagesDevelop drawings/sketches/BOMs using engineering research and evaluation and CAD softwareConduct non-conformance evaluations (DFS) of systems and equipment and provides documentation of the resolutionResearch and analyze of various shipboard complex problems and propose solutions to those complicationsProvide assistance to higher level engineers; may be assigned the job of a higher level engineer on occasionAccomplish ship checks, as required, to accomplish tasks, on-site work scope validation, and technical evaluation in support of engineering requirementsEnsure all products developed are in accordance with the company and customers quality, schedule, and costDemonstrates professional and business skill aptitudeRepresents company on official business, as directed, for engineering mattersAs directed and if qualified, perform internal audits of the companyAs directed, participate in departmental or company CPI events Other items as directed by the Planning, Engineering & Scheduling DirectorPerfroms other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for providing engineering support to a variety of shipboard repair projects at various work sitesResponsible for providing engineering support to a variety of trade shops, production work, planning function, or project workResponsible for completing all tasks within schedule, budget, and quality commitments; work products are accurate and conform to high standards of qualityResponsible for providing engineering support as directed by the Planning, Engineering & Scheduling Director

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UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Shipboard diesel engine repair and overhaul experience is desirableOperation, trouble-shooting, modification, and repair of marine propulsion and support equipment and general shipboard systems experience is desirableAutodesk Inventor experience is desirable

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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