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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 Class Design Services- Electrical Engineer I at our Marinette, Wisconsin location. POSITION SUMMARY The Class Design Services (CDS) Electrical Engineer 1 will support multiple cross-functional teams evaluating, researching and generating Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and holistically evaluate changes under consideration to determine impacts to performance, cost and schedule. Must be capable of compiling, evaluating, consolidating and interpreting technical information to producing concise, comprehensive outputs including written documents and presentations. This position will support the Class Design Services Technical Program Director within the FFG PMO organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Lead and oversee the design and drawing review process for electrical system projects. • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company guidelines in the design and implementation of electrical systems. • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into ship designs. • Conduct technical evaluations and provide recommendations for system improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements. • Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation related to electrical systems. • Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in electrical engineering and shipbuilding industries. • Support the PMO Change team evaluating and generating ECP packages, including completion of DD-1692s (ECPs) and DD-1695s (Notices of Revision). • Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate and capture impacts to manufacturing and schedules, including all supporting documentation (artifacts). • Support creation of outsourcing plans by contributing to statements of work and technical evaluations of vendor proposals. • Identify impacts and necessary adjustments to the Integrated Master Schedule, including In-Yard Needs Dates. • Assist with preparation of reports, charts and graphs and routine progress update briefs. • Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures. 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. 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 and occasionally stand or 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 Marine Group (FMG) 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 shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task. Fincantieri Marine Group 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 Marine Group 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: • The Electrical Engineer 1 must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (4 Year Degree) in field of competence and a minimum 2 years experience in engineering field or Associate's Degree (2 years degree) in a field of competence and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the engineering field or High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of experience in the engineering field. • Regardless of education and experience, all candidates will be considered based on quality of resume and work history. SKILLS: • Must have desire to learn, adapt and ask questions. • Detail Oriented. • Embrace Culture Change and Improvement. • Teamwork and Collaboration. • Must have strong organizational and time management skills. • Work well individually and in a team environment within a functional matrix organization. • Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) and electrical design tools. • Strong knowledge of electrical principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. • Working knowledge of change and configuration management a plus. • Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, specifically MS Excel and MS Powerpoint. • Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor. • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. • Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
See More Details >>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 Senior Electrical Engineer - Autonomy at our Marinette, Wisconsin location. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Electrical Engineer's purpose is to solve technical problems, develop applicable documentation, and supervise all assigned resources to support the assigned project. The Senior Electrical Engineer assists the electrical group 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 • 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. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Engineer also demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company. The Senior Electrical Engineer may directly mentor or supervise 2 to 10 employees. Mentoring and supervisory responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. An Engineer II may be included with interviewing potential new team members and training employees. With supervising, this may include planning, assigning, and directing work of assigned individuals, participating in the appraising performance, addressing complaints with development opportunities, and resolving problems. COMPETENCIES: SPARC • Safety First • People oriented, determined to assist where able • Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role • Respect people's difference 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. • Team Work and Collaboration • Business Discipline • Sense of Urgency • Hiring, Leading, and Developing Employees 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. The feedback is to give praise & 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 and occasionally stand or 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: • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology 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 Electrical Engineering or Electrical 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. SKILLS • Must have 5 to 10 years' experience with Autonomous Systems of marine type crafts • Must have experience with electrical power systems 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. • Be familiar with EPLA or ETAP • Strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills • Strong 3D AutoCAD Modeling and processing skills comprised of the following: • Multiple layout drawings • 100+ tab 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
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