Manufacturing Engineering – Structural Engineer 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, is seeking a 2nd shift Manufacturing Engineer to develop build strategies, methods, and fixtures for submarine fabrication and assembly. You will interface with trades, designers, and vendors across VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul/Repair, and COLUMBIA Class projects.

The role requires a BS or higher in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Manufacturing or Marine engineering, 0–5 years of experience, and the ability to travel between Groton and Quonset Point.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering.
• 0-5 years engineering experience.
• This is a 2nd shift position.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and fixtures for submarine fabrication and assembly.
• Prepare Manufacturing Engineering procedures for sequence and alignment of critical installations.
• Deckplate construction support and coordination with trades, designers and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering

Job description

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here.

This is a front line engineering position in the Waterfront Engineering Directorate requiring the selected candidates to frequently interface with trades personnel in an active construction environment troubleshooting complex fabrication, assembly and major move activities. This position will require that the engineer develop build strategies, methods, and fixtures for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, systems, and modules.

Primary responsibilities will be the identification and development of methods and tools required by the shipbuilder. Duties include development of details and designs for tools and fixtures, preparation of Manufacturing Engineering procedures for sequence and alignment of critical installations, and deckplate construction support. Work scope will focus on VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class construction.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints.

Daily interaction with manufacturing and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point, Newport News, designers, and vendors is expected. Local travel between Groton and Quonset Point is required.

This 2 nd shift position is located in the Groton shipyard as part of D476 Manufacturing Engineering.

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering
• 0-5 years engineering experience
• This is a 2nd shift position

Preferred

• Construction support experience
• 1+ years of engineering experience
• Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering
• Broad understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints

Skills

• Skills in written and verbal communication, problem solving and project management.