MGR TRAINING 1 - UK Location: Barrows-In-Furness, N/A, United Kingdom Date: Mar 7, 2025 Req ID: 41229 Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: Yes - Interim Clearance Required To Start **Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding** With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. **The Role** Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. Keeps abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques. Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. This position is an assignment as a Quality Consult embedded at the UK submarine shipbuilder, BAE Systems (BAES) in Barrow-in-Furness, UK. The embedment will support the business function from this central position on the development of a number of improvement projects specific to quality and the submarine business as a whole. The position begins approximately April 2025, the initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter. The following activities have been identified as key improvement and focus areas. Work Area Designer (WADs) -The aim is to reduce program risk and inefficiencies through adopting US relevant practices by developing the WAD operating model for BAES. Corrective Action Board (CABs) - the aim is to implement US best practice and form the operating model for a Critical Action Board structure across BAE Systems Submarines. In doing so, this would ensure issues are raised and monitored by the appropriate audience to enable visibility of resolution performance at the right level, where areas of success and support can be identified. Skills and Training Framework for Quality- The aim is to take cognizance of the US approach to the training of their Quality Inspectors and Quality Assurance Engineers by adopting relevant good practice and by developing a fit for purpose training framework for BAES Quality as a whole. This would include a bespoke and accredited qualifications for Quality with a concentrated learning and training period prior to the deployment of Quality Inspectors and Quality Assurance Engineers into their roles. Job Responsibilities: • Support with Identified Improvement Activities (IIA) project definition and contribution to any applicable business cases. • Provide detailed guidance and information for IIA primary activities to support successful delivery of IIA projects. • Support the development of Quality Skills and Training through own knowledge, expertise and experience and be the conduit for ‘reach back’ information between the US and UK. • Support the development of Quality Function to raise awareness, knowledge base and standards. • Develop a network to identify and coordinate facilitate the distribution of reach back information and experience to benefit the scope IIAs. • In conjunction with the scoped IIAs, coach and mentor members of the Quality Function to raise awareness, knowledge base and standards. • Work with applicable BAE Systems Submarines Business Functions to bring about the aims of each of the primary IIAs. • Support with the authorship, development and sponsorship attainment of any business delivery of IIA projects. • Build a strong and value added rapport across the Quality Function, in addition to utilizing the resources available in this function to support our collective goals. **Must Have** Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: + NNS Apprentice School graduate + Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate + Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience + Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience + High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience + High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience **Nice to Have** Support with Identified Improvement Activities (IIA) project definition and contribution to any applicable business cases. Support the development of Quality Skills and Training through own knowledge, expertise and experience and be the conduit for ‘reach back’ information between the US and UK. In conjunction with the scoped IIAs, coach and mentor members of the Quality Function to raise awareness, knowledge base and standards. Work with applicable BAE Systems Submarines Business Functions to bring about the aims of each of the primary IIAs. Build a strong and value added rapport across the Quality Function, in addition to utilizing the resources available in this function to support our collective goals. Take own experience and knowledge to convey the US ways of working to garner support for the benefits of the IIA projects. Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in submarine quality. Ability to coach and mentor engineering & construction peers. Excellent communicator with broad and detailed knowledge of submarine quality skills. Willingness to relocate to the UK for a minimum of 2 years with the potential for extension. Expected start is April 2025 or earlier. **Why HII** 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. **Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.** 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. **Do You Need Assistance?** If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call **1-844-849-8463** for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. ​