Mechanical Engineer

NDI Engineering Company is seeking Mechanical Engineers to support propulsion systems onboard U.S. Navy Vessels.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Main Reduction Gear (MRG), Propulsors, Propellers,
Shafting, Waterjets, Rudders, Bow Thrusters, Dehumidifiers, and Vent Fog Precipitator Systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project team and interface with managers, design engineers, U.S. Navy civilian engineers, and equipment manufacturers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).
• Provide engineering and technical services to coordinate parts and equipment repairs with repair depots and vendors.
• Develop technical repair standards and develop engineered repair processes. Research qualified repair vendors.
• Provide engineering consultation for improved supply chain management and performance. Provide technical expertise for process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise for operation, assessment, repair requirements, and performance improvement of 2S COG spares. Provide engineering services for status of various 2S COG propulsion equipment and parts.
• Provide support to develop Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Statements of Work (SOW) for new equipment procurements and repair contracts.
• Collect data and help prepare status reports, spreadsheets, and graphs.
• Provide design, installation, and testing support of power transmission systems including propellers, shafting, rudders, appendages, water jets, controllable pitch propeller systems, auxiliary propulsion systems, and main reduction gear equipment including clutches, couplings, bearings, and seals.
• Develop detailed test procedures to ensure proper installation and configuration of power transmission repairs and updates.
• Provide engineering and programmatic support to Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP) and NSWCPD to develop, review, update, and gain approval of Class Maintenance Plans (CMP).
• Provide On-site fleet waterfront and distance support for HM&E and Propulsion System shipboard equipment upgrades CONUS and OCONUS including planning, scheduling, staging, and coordination of shipboard equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate installations across the waterfront to include planning, pre-checks, oversight, Integrated Logistics System (ILS) installation, post testing, training, and feedback to applicable In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEA’s)/Technical Codes at NSWCPD.
• Develop engineering requirements that enable Navy Surface Ships to meet their expected service life (ESL). Provide Strategic Support on Fleet Sustainment Matters. Provide strategic level assistance in the evaluation of new and evolving fleet sustainment policies, programs, and priorities to ensure NSWCPD is positioned to leverage its capabilities wherever possible to best support the fleet.
• Reviews of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL's), formulation of responses for Requests for Clarification, Interpretation or Assistance (RCIA's), Justifications for Technical Determination (JTD's), and Proposed Changes (PC's) and coordination of responses through the Navy Technical Authority (NTA) for all ship design issues.
• Provide engineering support to the design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of U.S. Navy equipment and systems. Support includes review of technical documentation, procedure development and implementation, ship checks and ship visits as required, provide assistance with equipment and parts procurement, and writing and reviewing test report and waiver/deviation documentation.
• Conduct site inspections to determine existing conditions and to assess impacts on designs under development.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Systems Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year professional experience related to general engineering principles such as, but not limited to, forces, strength, hardness, thermal expansion, torque, corrosion. One (1) year experience with shipboard propulsion and power transmission systems (Gears, Clutches, Bearings, Propeller Systems, Rudders, Waterjets, Dehumidifiers, or Vent Fog Precipitators) is encouraged, but not required
• Must be a US citizen and able to qualify for a DoD Secret clearance
• Have strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Work location is at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.