Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Lead & Oversight

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer—Sr/Spec/Principal—to oversee supplier performance and ensure PO requirements are met.

You will review data, perform supplier capability assessments, audits, and problem resolution, and travel to supplier sites to understand practices.

Strong communication, analytical thinking, and technical writing are essential for improving part quality and supporting Navy submarine programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline is required.
• 5+ years of professional post‑grad engineering experience.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier performance and ensure conformance to PO requirements.
• Review ordering data, supplier capability assessments, and supplier QMS reviews.
• Lead problem resolution, process audits/surveillance and product inspections.
• Identify and analyze material defects and quality trends for root-cause actions.
• Travel to supplier sites to assess practices and ensure Navy/contract requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Experience in business communication

Strong organizational skills

Adaptable

Self-Starter

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer—Sr/Spec/Principal—to oversee supplier performance and ensure PO requirements are met.

You will review data, perform supplier capability assessments, audits, and problem resolution, and travel to supplier sites to understand practices.

Strong communication, analytical thinking, and technical writing are essential for improving part quality and supporting Navy submarine programs.