Naval Supplier Quality Engineer: Quality & Compliance Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee vendor quality across the supply base, ensuring material meets stringent submarine program requirements.

You will review supplier systems, perform audits, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality for shipyard manufacturing and external vendors. The role requires technical engineering experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel to supplier locations to understand manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline is required.
• 1–5 years of professional post‑graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to travel (potentially extensively).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage oversight of Electric Boat's suppliers and their quality performance.
• Assess vendor performance and lead supplier capability assessments.
• Review supplier quality management systems and perform root cause analyses.
• Conduct process audits/surveillance and product inspections in the supply chain.
• Identify material defects and quality trends to drive corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Quality focus

Technical detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptable

Self-starter

Meeting facilitation

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Structural/Industrial)

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee vendor quality across the supply base, ensuring material meets stringent submarine program requirements.

You will review supplier systems, perform audits, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality for shipyard manufacturing and external vendors. The role requires technical engineering experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel to supplier locations to understand manufacturing and