Propulsion Systems Program Lead | Supplier Oversight

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Program Representative to provide programmatic and technical oversight of supplier activities for Columbia Class turbine generator sets, Virginia Class ship service turbines, and main propulsion units. You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure schedule adherence while coordinating with Electric Boat and supplier leadership.

The role emphasizes on-site oversight, communication of daily plans, and achievement of milestones with potential for

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
• Experience with supplier production, tracking status, driving corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a multidiscipline team of resources for oversight activities.
• Maintain oversight of on-site support staff and act as management point of contact.
• Communicate daily work plans to Electric Boat personnel on-site.
• Identify oversight coverage gaps due to resource shortages or specific expertise needs.
• Review detailed schedules to identify conflicts and acceleration opportunities.
• Work with Supplier to ensure schedule adherence and any required recovery efforts.
• Assist in development of independent problem-resolution or test-issue schedules.
• Strengthen and maintain communication between Electric Boat and its Supplier.
• Collaborate with Supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to improve site efficiencies and capture lessons learned.
• Perform weekly and quarterly assessments of Supplier performance.
• Report directly to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor stationed in Sunnyvale.
• Support Electric Boat Engineering teams in resolving technical issues.
• Work collaboratively with the Supplier on root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Provide production test oversight to ensure procedural compliance and successful completion of test campaigns.
• Review new or revised Supplier manufacturing instructions prior to first use.
• Participate in First Time Process Reviews (FTPRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Participate in pre-job briefs and support execution of critical evolutions.
• Participate in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Team-building

Problem solving

Organization

Contract management

Technical interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Program Representative to provide programmatic and technical oversight of supplier activities for Columbia Class turbine generator sets, Virginia Class ship service turbines, and main propulsion units. You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure schedule adherence while coordinating with Electric Boat and supplier leadership.

The role emphasizes on-site oversight, communication of daily plans, and achievement of milestones with potential for