Senior Marine Program Specialist (Engineering)
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Timken Power Systems, Philadelphia Gear brand has a current opening for aSenior Marine Program Specialistposition responsible for providingproject management and technical direction of the installations of the new Main Reduction Gears (MRG) at the BIW, General Dynamics Shipyard in Bath, ME.This role is essential in the successful Shipyard receipt inspection, storage, installation, alignment, dock trials, sea-trials, and operational acceptance by the Navy. This could entail some repair and/or replacing components of Philadelphia Gear equipment. This position is also instrumental in the troubleshooting equipment problems, and occasionally training of customer personnel along with a project supervisory role for larger installation or repair projects where the job scope includes shipyard or millwright services, etc.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Meetings with Navy and Shipyard representatives ensuring that Philadelphia Gear's and Navy Ship specifications are met while minimizing risk to Philadelphia Gear and meeting shipyard's construction schedule.
- Provide feedback to manufacturing to implement design modifications to reduce warranty costs, manufacturing costs, and increase product operational and procedural efficiency.
- Attends receipt of the product and supervises unloading, storage and receipt inspection of the MRG.
- Ensures the product is stored and maintained per product instructions.
- Oversees the installation and any needed repairs of equipment to ensure proper operation once completed.
- May need to travel to support other Navy/shipyards on an as needed basis.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain several safety certifications along with security passes.
Technical/ Functional Skills:
- Ability to determine repair scope and/or replacement parts by supervising the disassembling of equipment and evaluating questionable components.
- Provide technical direction for the installation, alignment, and start-up to ensure proper Philadelphia Gear,Navy, and shipyard's procedures are followed.
- Capable of visual inspection of all parts and be ale to report back any issues found that are not within specification or have been damaged during transport.
- Ability to locate causes of equipment malfunctions by visually inspecting and listening to equipment, or by using various diagnostic equipment as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor Degree in related field preferred
- Applicant must have a minimum of 15years ofnavy propulsion equipment experience
- Ability to multi-task, set goals and priorities
- Ability to manage large projects with a high degree of accuracy and organization
- Work well withina team, and interact with all levels of customers and internal support teams
- Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office software)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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