Manufacturing Representative

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat's Manufacturing Engineering group is seeking an engineering technical assistant with submarine operations experience to support fixture procurement and tracking across Electric Boat locations. The role emphasizes coordinating design development, procurement, and delivery of fixtures to keep construction on schedule.

You will work with Operations to document fixture requests, participate in shipyard production meetings, and help foresee procurement needs to avoid

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years submarine construction, test, operations, maintenance, or related maritime/military contracting operations.
• 1+ years in Operations, Engineering, or Procurement / Supplier Management.

Responsibilities

• Align and track the scheduled design development, procurement, delivery, condition, implementation, refurbishment, and movement of all Fixtures.
• Coordinate with Operations to document requests for new, emergent fixture needs.
• Represent the department at shipyard production meetings.
• Early recognition of the need for multiple Fixture procurements to accommodate overlapping construction spans.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and Verbal Communication

Project coordination

Procurement / Supplier Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TeamCenter

Artemis

Electronic Desktop

Common Parts Catalog

Lotus Notes

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.

Manufacturing Engineering develops, researches, designs, and procures special tools, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids required to facilitate submarine construction, maintenance, and overhaul on all classes. D467 Manufacturing Engineering is seeking highly motivated engineering technical assistants with prior experience in the submarine operation, design, construction, or maintenance industry that can join the team. This position will involve supporting the department in managing the procurement and tracking of fixtures between Electric Boat locations. Some travel to support procurement required.

Primary Job Responsibilities Will Include

• Aligning and tracking the scheduled design development, procurement, delivery, condition, implementation, refurbishment, and movement of all Fixtures
• Coordinating with Operations to document requests for new, emergent fixture needs
• Represent the department at shipyard production meetings
• Early recognition of the need for multiple Fixture procurements to accommodate overlapping construction spans.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have prior submarine operational or new construction experience that will give insight in to the fixtures, tooling, or procedures needed to execute an evolution.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Be adept in productive communication and clearing operational obstacles.
• Have the ability to manage several schedule-critical tasks which rely on multiple organizations for successful execution.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in submarine construction, test, operations, maintenance, or related maritime/military contracting operations
• 1+ years of experience in Operations, Engineering, or Procurement / Supplier Management

Preferred

• 1+ years of Project coordination in manufacturing or military contracting
• Relevant Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Experience with welding and structural fabrication
• Experience in machining of high-strength steel and/or special alloys
• Experience in EB Program Office, Engineering, or Planning
• Experience in the use of TeamCenter, Artemis, Electronic Desktop, Common Parts Catalog, and Lotus Notes