Naval Architect - Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Naval Architect at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this positon is to solve technical problems, develop applicable documentation, and supervise all assigned resources to support the assigned project. The Naval Architect assists the Senior Engineers, Chief Engineer and Project Engineer in determining the technical requirements of the project, defining resource requirements to achieve schedule and budget commitments, and solving technical issues as they arise within the field of competence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


* Work independently in solving technical issues
* Plan, estimate, schedule and monitor assigned work and the work of assigned resources
* Track and report progress to budget and schedule commitments
* Supervise assigned resources
* Facilitate communications of issues and solutions throughout MMC
* Prepare, check and issue professional quality deliverables
* Interpret contract requirements
* Develop contract change documents to support the project needs
* May be required to define, track and control subcontractor activities
* May be required to lead or participate in product improvement projects
* Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Naval Architect may directly supervise 2 to 8 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

COMPETENCIES: SPARC


* 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.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* Bachelor's degree in field of competence (or equivalent) or 13 years of relevant experience.
* Candidates must have 4 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.
* Supervisory experience and Six Sigma or LEAN training is desired.

SKILLS:


* Must have technological skills proven by verifiable and specific work experience, technical publication, or patent issue.
* Must have a working knowledge of standard shipbuilding rules and regulations, as well as the associated regulatory agencies and the review & approval process.
* Must have current computer skills relevant to the field of competence including strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills
* Must have ability to work within schedule and budget restraints.
* Must have strong organizational and time management skills.


* 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled