VISUAL INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST 4

The Role

The candidate in this role will mentor and lead all levels of personnel responsible for developing Visual Work Instructions (VWIs).  The candidate will also assist in analyzing digital design data and utilize these products in conjunction with build plans to create quality and accurate VWIs. Interprets and adds design elements and portions of systems for VWIs to meet manufacturing and installation requirements. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, Teamcenter, NX, SAP, NGP and TDP. Incorporates required changes as applicable. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.  The candidate will makes decisions that directly impact departmental goals and business operations. They will also coordinate with other organizations in the value stream to meet program objectives.  Along with performing all other duties as assigned.

This position is intended for the Strategic Engineering Automations group in Department E50. The incumbent will be responsible for leading, maintaining, establishing, completing, documenting, training, presenting, recommending, identifying, communicating, and working with Visual Work Aids (VWA) to assist with the Navy’s digital transformation of in-service product deliverables. This position regularly communicates with the Navy, department leads, NNL, engineers/designers across departments, and waterfront via email, phone, and in person meetings and utilizes COMET, Teamcenter, and NX.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 9 years of relevant, exempt experience. Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant, exempt experience.

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

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience 
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Note: Experience obtained while performing work as a Visual Instruction Developer will be considered towards qualifying ONLY for Exempt jobs specific to Visual Instruction job titles.

Nice to Have

-Working knowledge of PY-213 requirements governing in-service disclosures and their application to technical documentation and design products.
-Knowledge of E-1235 RMM requirements, including experience developing, writing, and maintaining note automation ruleset files.
-Working knowledge of E-632 ship alteration model revision procedures and associated configuration management requirements.
-Experience developing, revising, and checking ship alteration drawings in accordance with established design procedures and standards.
-Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX, including providing technical support, user guidance, and assistance with design applications and processes.
-Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Teamcenter/NX issues, identify root causes, and develop or coordinate effective resolutions.
-Strong understanding of Technical Authority (TA), Build Authority (BA), and Visual Work Instructions (VWI), including their relationships and applications within shipbuilding processes.
-Experience utilizing COMET to support shipbuilding design and production processes.
-Ability to interpret engineering technical data and translate complex design information into clear, accurate, and executable visual work instructions.
-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, design, planning, and production organizations.