Engineering Design 3

HII

. Design major components or major portions of functional systems to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in design and project management for CVN class ship design, integrating digital tools like Teamcenter NX to enhance workflow efficiency. Proven ability to mentor design staff and lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Design Project Management3D Product ModelingTeamcenter NXProblem SolvingDigital Product Definition

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Hard Skills

Design DevelopmentManufacturability AnalysisLayout CreationQuality Issue InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisBest-Practice Design ProceduresTraining Program DevelopmentContractual SpecificationsStrength-Weight EfficiencyCost Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsIndependent WorkTeam LeadershipEffective Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools IntegrationPLM

Certifications & Qualifications

Final ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

ShipbuildingManufacturingMilitaryWaterfront OperationsDesigner Specific Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design major components or major portions of functional systems to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations
Develop basic data and preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals
Investigate design factors including manufacturability, material and equipment availability, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specifications, and cost
Coordinate with organizations affected by design development
Create layouts of complex assemblies and detail parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures
Check layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, standards, procedures, specifications, calculations, and dimensioning accuracy
Identify design errors, omissions, and deficiencies; recommend revisions and improvements
Provide comprehensive support for the E50 portfolio across multiple programs as a trusted advisor to E50 management
Lead root cause analyses for systemic design issues
Integrate digital tools and resolve emergent challenges affecting design execution and downstream customers
Strengthen NNS digital transformation and mentor design staff
Serve as liaison between the Designer Discipline Team, CHENG’s office, NAVSEA, and external customers
Lead cross-program projects integrating digital tools such as Teamcenter NX to improve workflow efficiency
Develop, standardize, and implement best-practice design procedures and training programs
Create and deliver training programs for department designers
Lead quality issue investigations, develop corrective actions, and guide teams in resolving high-priority issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree and 5 years of related experience
4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree
8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree
12 years of non-exempt, Manufacturing, Military, Shipbuilding or Trades experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree
U.S. Citizenship required
Final clearance required to start
Travel up to 10% of the time
Proven experience in design, project management, and problem solving for CVN class ship design or modernization, including familiarity with waterfront operations and designer specific requirements
Experience with digital product definition data practices and specifications with deep knowledge of 3 D product modeling processes and procedures (Teamcenter NX, PLM)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of NAVSEA, NNS management, and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while leading multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive benefits
Educational and training programs for continual career growth