Designer 4 - Secret Clearance Required

Designer 4 - Secret Clearance Required

Newport News, VA 23607

Industry: Engineering & Design

Job Number: 38062706 Pay Rate: $36.03-47.39 / hour

Job Description

Pay Range: $36.03 - $47.39 per Hour plus Benefits.

Job Description: As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and refining components or sections of systems, improving product designs, and enhancing manufacturing processes. You will use computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as Inventor, NX, and CATIA to develop and modify designs. This role involves gathering information, conducting studies, performing calculations, and preparing initial layouts and sketches to present design proposals. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing ease, material availability, and contractual specifications. This role excludes tasks primarily related to drafting.

Qualifications: Associate's Degree or other 2-year technical degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience. Candidates with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree will not be considered. An Associate's Degree can be substituted with 2 years of related experience, 4 years of non-related experience, or an Apprentice Certificate/Navy Nuclear Power School graduation.

Special Requirements: Secret Clearance Required: Candidates must be eligible to obtain a clearance upon hire if they do not already possess one. Less than 10% travel required.

Key Responsibilities: Develop concept designs using CAD tools (Inventor, NX). Create component manufacturing drawings. Perform impact studies using Ship Product Model. Update databases to reflect design changes. Revise AWE technical manual instructions as needed. Collaborate with engineers to assess design fit, form, and function. Conduct ship-checks, including climbing ladders, working at heights, and accessing tight spaces. Engage with construction personnel to review and incorporate design changes. Oversee junior designers.

Top Skills Desired: Expertise in Inventor, Teamcenter, and NX. Experience in developing manufacturing drawings. Proficiency in evaluating designs for fit, form, and function.

Reason for Position: To provide additional support for the E24 Designer and Engineer workload.

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