DESIGNER 4

Designer Level 4

The Designer Level 4 role is a senior-level technical and leadership position responsible for the coordination, development, and execution of highly complex ship system and component designs. Level 4 Designers serve as technical experts within their discipline, providing advanced design support, mentoring, and oversight to junior designers and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and development of complex 2D and 3D models for ship systems, structures, or components using AutoCAD, Inventor, NX, or similar 2D / 3D design software.
• Solve complex design issues while meeting system and ship-level requirements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and resource for designers and engineers within assigned design discipline.
• Oversee and coordinate multi-discipline design integration, ensuring proper system interfaces and alignment across ship compartments and modules.
• Review and approve detailed arrangement, fabrication, and installation drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Manage and implement design changes, redlines, and engineering revisions through configuration control systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Level 13 Designers, supporting training and development within the design organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, production, and supply chain to resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure design intent is maintained through construction.
• Participate in and often lead design reviews, readiness meetings, and production support discussions.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and developing design best practices.
• Apply advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, welding, and shipyard practices to optimize designs for performance, safety, and cost.
• Capable of managing and tracking products within assigned areas of responsibility (AOR), representing the team in meetings, and providing management updates as required.

Physical / Work Environment : Primarily office or design lab environment with occasional visits to shipyard and production areas. Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with shipyard safety procedures when in industrial areas.

Must Have :

Nice to Have :

The candidate should have the ability to manage and track the products in their AOR, represent the team in meetings, and be prepared to brief management with status updates if needed. This person may also serve as an advisor to management, other leads, and other various customers when needed.

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.