Industrial Engineer - Production Flow & Facility Optimization

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Training

Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Sh

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI, seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize production flow and facility layout for submarine construction. You will analyze plant layouts, equipment placement, and work centers to improve efficiency and readiness within the Quonset Point facility.

This role partners with Operations Management, Programs Offices, Facilities Master Planning, and Strategic Sourcing to apply Lean and systems engineering principles, drive improvements, and ensure

Qualifications

• BS in Systems or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in production, construction, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and solid communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and act as a change agent.
• Preferred: Lean, Kaizen, or Toyota Production System concepts; submarine construction knowledge; comfortable with design tools (MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, Teamcenter/NX, Artemis).

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimize production flow in QP manufacturing areas.
• Build and refine work center layouts, module locations, and equipment placement.
• Analyze spatial needs and position assets for efficient submarine construction.
• Collaborate with Operations Management, Ships Management, Program Offices, Facilities Master Planning, and Strategic Sourcing.
• Lead projects to prepare the facility for future workload and capabilities.
• Apply Lean and systems engineering to identify conflicts and implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in Systems/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Visio

AutoCAD

Teamcenter/NX

Artemis

Job description

Industrial Engineer - Production Flow & Facility Optimization

Responsibilities for this Position

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-20579

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Engineering

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Theres never been a more exciting time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for advanced naval technology continues to grow, General Dynamics Electric Boat remains at the forefront of designing, building, and supporting the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical. Every employee plays a direct role in supporting the United States Navy and strengthening national security. We are guided by our core values of valuing each other, behaving with integrity and purpose, and committing ourselves to excellence.

Why Work for Electric Boat?

Electric Boat offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Training
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Learn more at ebcareers.com

Industrial Engineer Production Flow & Facility Optimization (Quonset Point)

Get closer to the product. Shape how submarines are built. Make an impact on Americas most advanced maritime programs.

The Quonset Point Work Center Master Planning & Readiness Team is seeking motivated Systems and Industrial Engineers who want to work directly within the heart of submarine construction. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-energy team responsible for optimizing how we build Virginia (VA) and Columbia (CLB) class submarines.

In this role, youll analyze, design, and improve the production environment itself the facilities, work centers, spatial layout, equipment, and flow paths that drive submarine module construction. Youll become a key advocate for Operations, helping ensure our production system is ready, efficient, and capable of meeting program demands.

What Youll Do

• Improve and optimize production flow throughout QPs manufacturing areas.
• Build and refine work center layouts, module locations, and equipment placement.
• Analyze spatial requirements and ensure critical assets are sized and located for efficient submarine construction.
• Partner directly with Operations Management, Ships Management, Program Offices, Facilities Master Planning, and Strategic Sourcing.
• Lead and support projects that prepare the facility for future workload and new capabilities.
• Apply Lean and systems engineering principles to identify conflicts, streamline processes, and implement improvements.

This role offers hands-on exposure to the physical build of submarines ideal for engineers who want to see their work directly influence the product.

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, networking ability, and business acumen

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a production, construction, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and solid communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and act as a change agent.

Preferred:

• Experience with work center design, factory flow, Lean, Kaizen, or Toyota Production System concepts.
• Knowledge of submarine construction or QP manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, Teamcenter/NX, or Artemis.

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.