This is a Job Description for a Build Strategist in Pascagoula, Mississippi

Summary: Assemble and coordinate the development of vessel build strategies with the aim of identifying and integrating all necessary processes to the determination of the most profitable manner to build a specific vessel given current business situations and constraints. Interface with Estimating, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Production for all inputs to ensure accuracy of vessel build strategies.  Reports directly to the Senior Build Strategist.

  Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for policies, procedures and personnel related to development and maintenance of Build Strategies. Interface with Estimating, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Production for all inputs to ensure accuracy of vessel build strategies. Mentor Field Engineers to ensure consistent and efficient interface between Engineering, Supply Chain and Production for Construction Support.   Provides Yard Capacity resources and constraints for Vessel Construction. Responsible to determine the most optimal time phasing for installation of vessel machinery and/or special components.

Requirements and Qualifications: Considerable knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering, and practices as applicable to division products.  Considerable knowledge with aspects of modern shipbuilding including Master Schedules, Product Work Breakdown Structures, Material Requirement Planning, and Detailed Scheduling. Good knowledge of measuring devices and tools and the ability to instruct personnel on the proper operation.      Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel, customers, and regulatory agents.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  

Job #549539