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.
NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI
provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with
responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval
architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering
and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was
a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime
Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ
with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and
Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and
subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals
with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on
their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI
provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with
responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval
architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering
and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was
a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime
Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ
with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and
Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and
subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals
with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on
their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.