The Non-Metallic Materials Engineering (D343) Preservation and Coatings Group is cognizant of everything related to surface preparation and painting requirements for construction of nuclear submarines. This group develops the Non-Propulsion Paint Schedule drawing requirements, performs design review of corrosion – prone items, and works closely with the Non-Metallic Materials Engineering Lab on coatings tests. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Construction support, consisting of providing Trades clarification of coatings requirements with deck-plate evaluation as required 
• Providing disposition to Engineering Reports and Vendor Information Requests
• Drawing development / coating selection and producing detailed paint application procedures (mechanical components).   
• Additionally, develop Laboratory test plans for evaluation of new coating methods and materials. 
• Occasionally perform forensic analysis of coatings failures.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Materials, Civil, or Chemical Engineering 
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience

Preferred:   

• NACE (coating inspector) Level I certification or NAVSEA equivalent training
• Prior Coating Industry experience

• Attention to detail
• Able to interpret 2D drawings
• Competent technical writing