Senior Supplier Engineer - Pumps & Rotating Machinery

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an experienced Supplier Engineer to support pump systems and related mechanical components for defense programs. You will manage supplier performance, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.

You will conduct onsite supplier visits, evaluate manufacturing processes, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, DFARS, ITAR and flowdown requirements for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, rotating machinery, hydraulics, fluid systems, or precision mechanical components.
• Willingness to travel to supplier facilities.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a portfolio of existing suppliers providing pump assemblies, rotating equipment, castings, machined components, and mechanical hardware.
• Conduct onsite supplier visits to assess process health, address risks, and support issue resolution.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, controls, and adherence to mechanical specifications.
• Support investigations for supplier-related nonconformances, pump performance issues, and mechanical failures.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, DFARS, ITAR, and flowdown requirements.
• Work with internal engineering teams to clarify pump design intent, tolerances, materials, and assembly practices for suppliers.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and monitor effectiveness.
• Track supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, technical performance) and lead improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on machining, casting, assembly, testing, and inspection methods relevant to pump systems.
• Maintain documentation and supplier performance records per defense program requirements.

Skills

Machining knowledge

GD&T

Mechanical inspection

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an experienced Supplier Engineer to support pump systems and related mechanical components for defense programs. You will manage supplier performance, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.

You will conduct onsite supplier visits, evaluate manufacturing processes, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, DFARS, ITAR and flowdown requirements for