Onsite Material Process Engineer

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About the role

  • Engineer developing materials and processes for engineering applications within the Coatings Technology and Materials Engineering Department at Newport News Shipbuilding. Collaborating with senior engineers to establish procedures for surface treatment commodities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
  • Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
  • Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
  • Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
  • May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
  • This position is intended for the procedures team within the Coatings Technology and Materials Engineering Department.
  • The individual will work with senior engineers to develop procedures for coatings and surface treatment commodities.
  • Procedure development will involve research into existing specifications, drawings, applicable procedures, and other reference material.
  • In addition, they will interface with craft workers at their job locations either as part of research, problem resolution, or evaluation.
  • Ability to write for different audiences, think critically and logically, take input from other engineers and craft persons, and maintain technical rigor is required.
  • The individual may also need to support other processes such as tool, material, or record management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience
  • Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Sciences, or a similar field.
  • Proficient at technical writing and research.
  • Knowledgeable in surface cleanliness, preparation, coating application, corrosion, or similar processes and subjects.
  • Familiar with industrial manufacturing practices and environments.
  • Familiar with managing or being a part of complex projects.
  • Can work complex tasks autonomously or when collaborating with a team.

Benefits

  • 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
  • comprehensive benefits including

Job title

Material Process Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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