212307 - Designer 4
Industry
ENG
Region
VA-Virginia
City
Newport News
State
VA
Rate
Up to $47.39 DOE
Duration
18 months
Description


Chipton-Ross is seeking a Designer 4 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignment.
• Develop concept designs using CAD tools (inventor, NX);
• Develop component manufacturing drawings;
• Perform arrangement impact studies using Ship Product Model;
• Update various databases as required for affected changes;
• Develop changes to AWE tech manual instructions when necessary;
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineers to evaluate designs for fit, form, and function;
• Conduct ship-checks to aid in Design. Ship checks may include traversing vertical ladders over multiple decks, working at significant heights, and entering tight spaces;
• Work with deck-plate construction personnel to solicit and evaluate manufacturing design changes;
• Monitor junior designers .

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Associate's Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience **Candidates with ABET accredited Bachelor's degree will not be considered***
Critical Skills in: Inventor, Teamcenter, NX experience, and manufacturing drawing development.
Required PPE Ear Muffs, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots

EDUCATION:
Associates Degree is required.
Equivalency: Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience. 2 years of related experience can be substituted for Associate's degree. 4 years of non-related experience can be substituted for Associate's degree. An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Associate's degree.
School must be accredited.

HOURS:
5/40 workweek. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Less than 10% travel required

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Contact
Andrew Craft
acraft@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606

Phone: (757) 595-0005 x173 or (877) 244-5418 x173

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.