Manager – Design Engineering

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in design and development processes for naval vessels, with a strong focus on technical accuracy, compliance, and quality. Proven ability to lead design teams, manage multiple commitments, and foster collaboration across engineering and shipbuilding disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Design Apprentice CertificationBachelor's Degree in Relevant DisciplineExperience Leading Design PersonnelStrong Background in Integrated Digital ShipbuildingKnowledge of TCViz and SAP

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Hard Skills

Design Development2D DrawingsModel FilesComplex Assembly LayoutsDesign Error IdentificationHull Outfitting DesignPropulsion Plant MaintenanceCost AnalysisManufacturability AssessmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyLeadership EngagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NXTeam CenterTCVizSAPI2AutoCADAccess DatabasesMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Design Apprentice Certification

Industry Keywords

Naval VesselsShipbuildingIntegrated Digital ShipbuildingCVN78 Class Product ModelCommodity ManagementShip MaintenancePublic ShipyardsFleet OperationsNimitz ClassFord Class

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, preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes to present 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 completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, standards, procedures, specifications, calculation accuracy, and dimensioning
Identify design errors, omissions, and deficiencies and recommend revisions or improvements
Lead a group of designers responsible for Hull Outfitting commodities supporting aircraft carrier operational readiness and new construction ship delivery
Develop and deliver 2D drawings and model files for aircraft carrier new construction and class-wide maintenance and modernization efforts (ShipAlts)
Oversee design, maintenance, overhaul, and modernization support for Nimitz Class and Ford Class propulsion plants
Establish and maintain working relationships with Fleet, Public Shipyards, Supply Chain, NAVSEA, NNL, engineer/designer leads, and NNS Waterfront Construction Engineering/Trades
Use NX, Team Center, TCViz, SAP, i2, AutoCAD, Access Databases, and Microsoft Office
Ensure deliverables are technically accurate, high quality, compliant with specifications, and completed on schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Design Apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Design with 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience
Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years of applicable experience
U.S. citizenship required
Experience leading design personnel in the design and maintenance of naval vessels is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience interfacing with Engineering, US Government customers, the NNS shipbuilder, and ship maintenance activities within the Fleet and public shipyards
Ability to work independently while overseeing multiple commitments and reacting to changing priorities
Strong background in Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS) and the CVN78 Class Product Model is preferred
Knowledge of TCViz, SAP, BOMs, i2, PREPY-1, and automated piping drawings is a plus
Experience with commodity management and shipbuilding design and development processes, including Ship, Platen, and waterfront shops is helpful
Commitment to actively leading a culturally transformative effort within the area of responsibility
High level of leadership engagement to ensure employees are cared for and developed, collaboration is established between Design and Engineering, and deliverables meet technical, quality, specification, and schedule requirements

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
Up to 10% travel requirements
Relocation: No relocation assistance available