Leadership PDP in Shipbuilding & Manufacturing

General Dynamics Corporation; Bath (ME); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine is offering a two-year Professional Development Program to cultivate future leaders. This interim trainee position provides structured rotations to build shipbuilding knowledge, operations know-how, and leadership skills.

Selected graduates will complete projects on time, supported by mentored learning events, and transition into leadership roles within BIW after the program concludes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Engineering (or closely related field) required.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Maritime academy education preferred.
• Basic understanding of maritime industry operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year PDP with defined rotations.
• Develop leadership, technical and personal skills.
• Support departments during area rotations and learn primary shipbuilding processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety/quality goals.

Skills

Project planning

Collaboration

Leadership potential

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine is offering a two-year Professional Development Program to cultivate future leaders. This interim trainee position provides structured rotations to build shipbuilding knowledge, operations know-how, and leadership skills.

Selected graduates will complete projects on time, supported by mentored learning events, and transition into leadership roles within BIW after the program concludes.