
Senior Engineer - Mechanical
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work independently in solving technical issues
- Conduct structural analysis to ensure the integrity and safety of ship components and hulls.
- Evaluate materials and construction methods for optimal structural performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex structural challenges.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with other professionals in the maritime industry.
- Assist in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) for activities to be outsourced to non-FMM Engineering teams and provide oversight of all products being worked outside of FMM Engineering, to include development and presentations of key performance indicator metrics.
- Attend and participate in meetings to support Navy Subcontract efforts involving design, production, or supportability
- Plan, estimate, schedule and monitor assigned work and the work of assigned resources
- Able to track progress, report progress, recommend improvements to budget and schedule, and recommend reductions to budget and schedule
- Capable to facilitate communications of issues and solutions throughout FMM, subcontract, or customers. Capable to mentor team members in effective communication techniques.
- Capable to prepare, check and issue professional quality deliverables, mentor team members on improving performance deliverables, and mentor subcontract on improving performance of deliverables
- Capable of interpreting contract requirements, applying to functional assignments, and able to mentor team members and subcontract in their understanding
- Skilled to identify and develop contract change documents to support the project needs. Capable to mentor fellow team members and subcontractors.
- Abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures. Mentor fellow team members and subcontractors in development, explanation, and guidance of policies and procedures.
- Capable to lead or participate in product improvement projects and working groups
- Proficient to define, track, monitor, and provide direction for subcontract activities.
- Able to define, track and control subcontractor activities
- Effectively supervise and mentor assigned resources during onboarding, skill development, or projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.
- This requirement can also be met with an Associate's Degree in Structural Engineering Technology and 8 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence, or a High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.
- Supervisory experience desired.
- Six Sigma or LEAN training desired.
- Must have a working knowledge of standard shipbuilding rules and regulations, as well as the associated regulatory agencies and the review & approval process.
- Strong understanding of load calculations and stress analysis
- Proficiency in structural analysis software and tools
- Ability to ensure designs and structures meet Build Specs and regulatory standards
- Ability to oversee ship structural projects from conception to completion
- Must have current computer skills relevant to the field of competence.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills
- Strong 3D AutoCAD Modeling and processing skills comprised of the following:
- Multiple layout drawings
- Viewport manipulation
- Layer management
- 3-D clipping
- Solids creation / manipulation
- Blocks
- Must have ability to work within schedule and budget restraints.
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
- A basic Earned Value Management System competency is a bonus
- Process Improvement Specialist knowledge and experience beneficial.
- Experience leading individuals and teams beneficial
- Safety first
- People oriented, determined to assist where able
- Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
- Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
- Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.