MGR ENGINEERING 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Req ID: 36777
Team: E92 E&D DIGITAL ENTERPRISE
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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance 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

The candidate in this role is responsible for leading a technical organization called ATLAS which is part of E92 Model Based Manufacturing (E92MBM). ATLAS stands for Approval Triage Liaison Acceleration and Standards. Below are the responsibilities of ATLAS that supports the development of Visual Work Instructions (VWIs) across model based programs such as CVN80/81, VCS and CLB.
•   APPROVAL – ensuring technical integrity and approval of VWIs issued to the waterfront that optimally suit the manufacturing capabilities of the shipbuilder
•   TRIAGE – troubleshoot tool related issues to minimize VWI production downtime and elevate unresolved issues to the larger IT community for resolution
•   LIAISON – provide support and expertise across the value stream including but not limited to IPPC, E&D, IT, PMO and Construction in utilization of model based products
•   ACCELERATION – execute efficiently and improve performance through awareness of evolving tool enhancements, processes and procedures by way of training and data driven actions
•   STANDARDS - ensuring build authority standardization across programs driven by specifications and contractual requirements

The candidate shall lead a diverse and dynamic team of leaders with one mission in mind – to enable and empower our MBM VWI production workforce. This is a unique opportunity to build upon the foundation and vision of the E92MBM organization where at our core, is to create a digital deliverable that accelerates the development of shipbuilding proficiency.

The candidate in this role will have the responsibility for leading the E92MBM-ATLAS technical organization through achieving three primary objectives:
•   Building, engaging and maintaining a high performing team
•   Modeling the right leadership behaviors for your team through your relationships with your counterparts across the value stream
•   Lead an organization that provides support of VWIs as they relate to quality, schedule and cost objectives

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design or

Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or

PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
•   Proven exceptional communication and leadership skills
•   Experience in working collaboratively across divisional lines
•   Experience in planning, design engineering and waterfront manufacturing
•   Experience briefing senior leadership and Navy customers
•   Self-motivated and able to prioritize and lead multiple teams and projects autonomously
•   Displays a pioneer mindset
•   A natural desire to invest, nurture and motivate a strong and diverse leadership team that effectively supports each other
•   Foster the Leadership Culture Behaviors of role clarity, knowing the score and asking the extra question

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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