Mechanical Engineering Technician jobs in Portland, ME

Job Description

The successful candidate will perform duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for assigned HM&E (Hull, Mechanical and Electrical) alterations aboard DDG 51 Class ships as assigned.
• This position is seeking a candidate with a strong electrical background (electrical, electronics, controls).
• Interface with the Navy, Navy Contractors, BIW Class Design, and BIW management.
• Assemble Technical Data and Government Furnished Information (GFI) into packages suitable for use by Design for Ship Installation.
• Provide technical leadership for Ship Installation Drawing (SID) package development for Ship Alterations tasked to Planning Yard and PSA.
• Support Design in the resolution of waterfront Engineering issues that may arise during installation of Ship Alterations during CNO Availabilities.
• Brief ship check teams to ensure all applicable guidance is followed and accompany the Design team on ship checks as required.
• Participate in off-site meetings and other events on an occasional basis.
• Participate in special projects and lead technical meetings as assigned.
• Develop and process Ship Alteration Technical Data in accordance with schedule constraints and GSO compliance.
• Develop ROM estimates for emergent HM&E design and engineering work.
• Write/review Ship Change Documents (SCD's) for all assigned Ship Alterations.
• Occasional travel is required.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High School Diploma / GED (required)
• A.S. or B.S. in STEM (preferred)

Required/Preferred Experience

Technician II - 1-4 years' experience required

Technician III - 5-9 years' experience required

• Some experience with Project Management and/or Six Sigma is desirable.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Products.
• Knowledge of JFFM, Navy Standard Items, Ship Specs/GSO and Planning Yard Processes (preferred).
• Electrical design experience (required).
• Ability to review drawings (all disciplines). 
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with varying personalities required.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required.
• Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance required.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance.  You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.  For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)