Starting Pay*: $65,987 - $95,694 (GS-09/11/12)

Resume alignment to Job Description will determine initial salary grade. Promotion to the full performance level or any intermediate level is contingent upon meeting time-in-grade, experience requirements, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstration of acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed at the higher level.

Type

Full Time, 1st shift. This is a non-supervisory position.

Location

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA

About NFPC

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) is a modern manufacturing facility that occupies a 17-acre site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with more than 750,000 square feet of industrial and administrative floor space. NFPC employs a highly skilled and versatile workforce of engineers, trades people and support personnel who specialize in advanced engineering, castings, and precision machining.

NFPC is a low volume, large size, sand-cast foundry that primarily pours non-ferrous alloys from induction furnaces. NFPC completes all machining operations in house and ships completed products to our internal Navy customers. See more about NFPC at our website:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/Norfolk/Department-Links/Naval-Foundry-and-Propeller-Center/

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for defining and supporting the technical aspects of operations at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC). NFPC is a low volume, large size, sand-cast foundry that primarily pours non-ferrous alloys from induction furnaces. NFPC completes all machining operations in house and ships completed products to our internal Navy customers. See more about NFPC at our website:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/Norfolk/Department-Links/Naval-Foundry-and-Propeller-Center/

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creates, revises/modifies Siemens NX programs for CNC machining of propulsor components.
• Provide Technical guidance for production operations (process flow, conveying drawing requirements into production process) by performing both independent assessments as well as team-oriented projects. This can include development of engineering reports, plans, drawings, specifications and procedures for the manufacture/repair of ship's propellers.
• Serve as Project engineer and as such be responsible for working with other engineering disciplines for all engineering aspects of an assigned project.
• Acts as troubleshooter in identification and resolution of problems encountered during production or pre-production activities.
• Shall comply with all NFPC procedures for safety, fall protection and hazardous materials.
• Shall assist in developing and implementing engineering process controls/techniques for continuous improvement of machining and assembly operations.
• Shall perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications Required for the Position

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Area of expertise should reside in Manufacturing, Mechanical or equivalent.

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

**How You Will Be Evaluated**

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications/requirements.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

• DEVELOPING OTHERS
• ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• ENGINEERING
• ORAL COMMUNICATION
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,987.00 - $95,694.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person