Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer

Serco; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to support the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program. You will analyze construction processes, identify inefficiencies, and lead Lean/Six Sigma driven improvements with cross‑functional teams across engineering, production, quality, and NAVSEA.

Must hold an active DoW Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and at least 5 years of submarine construction experience; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years submarine construction experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data-driven decision making.
• Proven project management and cross-functional teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze submarine construction processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Lead lean improvement initiatives to accelerate production and improve safety.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and NAVSEA to implement changes.
• Develop and track performance metrics to verify improvements.
• Manage projects from conception to completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change management across shipbuilders.
• Implement digital tools for real-time tracking and automation where applicable.
• Support maintenance and supply chain processes to reduce waste and downtime.

Skills

MS Office

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Navy acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to support the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program. You will analyze construction processes, identify inefficiencies, and lead Lean/Six Sigma driven improvements with cross‑functional teams across engineering, production, quality, and NAVSEA.

Must hold an active DoW Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and at least 5 years of submarine construction experience; travel up to 10% may be required.