Accuracy Control Engineer I, II, III

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking an Accuracy Control Engineer to help ensure safety, quality, and alignment with shipbuilding milestones. You will coordinate with stakeholders to maintain tolerances and support efficient unit erection.

The role requires strong data interpretation, blueprint reading skills, and experience with Excel/PowerPoint; CAD/Catia are a plus. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential in this fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or Graduate Apprentice preferred.
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint required; CAD/Catia preferred.
• Knowledge of structural blueprint reading and mold loft data is required.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for safety and ensure practices are safely executed.
• Maintain and develop Accuracy Control documents and procedures; review surveyor data.
• Interface with Manufacturing on out of tolerance conditions and ensure process compliance on the shop floor.
• Perform analyses of structural alignment data and initiate corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project planning & execution

3D data interpretation

Mold loft data knowledge

Self-starter & multitasking

Team collaboration

Lean problem-solving

Education

High School or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree or Graduate Apprentice

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Catia

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $58,000-$87,900/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

Operating in accordance with the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Accuracy Control Engineer ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Take personal responsibility for your own safety through hazard identification and mitigation.
• Ensure practices/processes are safely executed.
• Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.

Project Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain, issue and assist with development of Accuracy Control documents and procedures.
• Review and evaluate Accuracy Control surveyor data.
• Collect structural alignment data at unit integration, monitor alignment trends and implement process changes as needed.

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Interface with Manufacturing on out of tolerance conditions and misalignments.
• Support/enable/drive Accuracy Control process compliance on manufacturing shop floor throughout the main plant and at fabrication facilities.
• May be required to work directly with a survey crew to monitor in-process structural condition of large assemblies during unit erection process in support of minimizing structural misalignment at Ultra join.

Quality

• Perform physical audits of structure location during the assembly process, some of which to include taking physical measurements in tanks or other confined locations and also at elevated surfaces.
• Be knowledgeable on ship requirements relating to build plans, budgeted tolerances and contractual specifications.
• Audit the completion and execution of Accuracy Control checks and be present on the deck plates.
• Perform analysis of structural alignment data and initiate corrective action as required.
• High School or GED required.
• Associate/bachelor's degree or Graduate Apprentice preferred.

Accuracy Control Engineer I 0-1 year shipbuilding or construction experience required.

Accuracy Control Engineer II 1-2 years shipbuilding or construction experience required.

Accuracy Control Engineer III 2-5 years shipbuilding or construction experience required.

• Structural blueprint reading skills and/or experience with the use of mold loft data required.
• Demonstrated experience with Excel and PowerPoint required, CAD and Catia preferred.
• Experience interpreting 3D data required.
• Knowledge of Lean problem-solving tools preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute projects required.
• Must be a self-starter and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to function in a fast paced dynamic environment.