Waterfront Liaison Engineer 3 / Mechanical Engineer 3

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Waterfront Liaison Engineer providing deckplate support for VCS construction at Newport News Shipbuilding. Responsibilities include engineering report resolution and project management for mechanical systems.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, risk analysis, and process analysis while providing deckplate support in manufacturing environments. Proficient in researching, planning, designing, and developing mechanical products and systems within a collaborative engineering framework.

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Project ManagementRisk AnalysisProcess AnalysisMechanical Product DevelopmentEngineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk AnalysisProcess AnalysisMechanical Product DevelopmentEngineering Reports Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Deckplate SupportManufacturing TradesVCS ConstructionNewport News ShipbuildingPPE Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

providing deckplate support to manufacturing Trades supporting VCS construction
resolving Engineering Reports
build process analysis
project management
risk analysis
interfacing with SOS, EB, and various other divisions within the company
regular visits to production and shipboard environments requiring PPE and physical activity (walking, ladders, stairs, etc.)
researching, planning, designing and developing mechanical products and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships