Submarine Construction & Process Improvement Engineer

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to provide programmatic support to NAVSEA programs at the Washington Navy Yard. You will identify inefficiencies, analyze construction processes, and lead cross-functional improvement projects to accelerate production, reduce waste, and enhance safety and reliability.

Required DoW Secret clearance and 5+ years in submarine construction, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of submarine construction experience.
• Proficient in MS Suite products, to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of why it takes so long for the shipbuilder to construct submarines.
• Analyze submarine construction processes.
• Identify inefficiencies, evaluate production barriers.
• Find, if possible, areas of inefficiencies in submarine construction.
• Make recommendations for process improvements in submarine construction.
• Process Analysis and Optimization: Analyze existing Shipbuilder processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Develop and implement strategies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Lean Methodologies and Best Practices: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to identify waste, reduce cycle times, and improve overall quality in shipbuilding and maintenance processes.
• Project Management: Lead and manage improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making processes. Use performance metrics and data analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, and other relevant departments to implement improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with overall business goals.
• Change Management: Manage changes effectively within the organization by communicating effectively with all levels of staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Improvement and acceleration tasks could include but are not limited to: Identifying barriers to efficient production and working with the shipbuilder to remove them.
• Implement digital tools for real-time tracking of production activities to increase transparency and efficiency.
• Introduce automated solutions in repetitive and labor-intensive tasks to improve accuracy and free up workforce for high-value activities.
• Enhance material handling processes to reduce waste and improve inventory management.
• Streamline communication channels between departments to reduce delays and improve coordination.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules to improve equipment reliability and reduce unexpected breakdowns.
• Develop a standardized process for maintenance and repairs to reduce downtime and prolong equipment life.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/related)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Serco is seeking a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to provide programmatic support to NAVSEA programs at the Washington Navy Yard. You will identify inefficiencies, analyze construction processes, and lead cross-functional improvement projects to accelerate production, reduce waste, and enhance safety and reliability.

Required DoW Secret clearance and 5+ years in submarine construction, with strong MS Office skills.