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DESIGNER 2

Location:  

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date:  

April 18, 2024

Req ID: 37336 Team: 52 Engineering  Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No 

Full-Time  Shift: 1st  Relocation: No relocation assistance available  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 

Travel Requirement:  No 

We're building tomorrow's fleet today With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've  designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading:

Job Description

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. This role is in Field Engineering which primarily supports X17 Joiner and Insulation.

Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, AutoCAD, ShipConstructor and NavisWorks. Gathers information, researches requirements, and prepares drawing change papers to provide direction to craft. Coordinates design criteria with Engineering, Operations, Material Sourcing, and Planning. Will interface with Operations, Ship's Management and NAVY/SSGC customer to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Basic Qualifications

Associate's or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience. A combination of education and construction experience can be used in lieu of a degree.  This job requires the physical ability to work in an industrial environment and work aboard the ships in various stages of construction. Must be a current employee.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal skills, Competent in software (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ARAS and NavisWorks).  Familiar with ship specifications and a working knowledge of O&F ship construction.

Why HII We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.