Manufacturing Engineering – Structural Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a front line engineer for the Waterfront Engineering Directorate in Groton, CT. The role develops build strategies, methods, and fixtures for fabricating submarine components and assemblies, interfacing with trades in an active construction environment.

Primary duties include tooling details, Manufacturing Engineering procedures, and deckplate support for VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class programs, with travel to Quonset Point and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Marine, or equivalent engineering degree.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Broad understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints.
• Construction support experience.
• 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop methods and tools required by the shipbuilder.
• Develop details and designs for tools and fixtures.
• Prepare Manufacturing Engineering procedures for sequence and alignment of critical installations.
• Deckplate construction support for VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class construction.
• Interact with Groton, Quonset Point, Newport News designers and vendors to ensure build readiness.

Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Marine engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Manufacturing or Marine engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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 position is located in the Groton shipyard as part of D476 Manufacturing Engineering.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Marine, or equivalent engineering degree
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Broad understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints

Preferred:

• Construction support experience
• 1+ years of engineering experience
• Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering

Skills

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