Submarine Construction Process Improvement Lead

Serco; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to join the Washington Navy Yard team in DC.

You will identify and drive improvements across the submarine construction process, applying Lean and Six Sigma methods, while coordinating with multiple departments to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. The role requires a DoW Secret clearance, a technical or engineering degree, and at least five years in submarine construction, with strong data analysis and project

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and implement improvement initiatives to accelerate operational efficiency, productivity, and safety within the assigned shipyard.
• Analyze submarine construction processes and identify inefficiencies or production barriers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in submarine construction.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Manage improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.
• Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement decisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and other departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / related field

Tools

MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to join the Washington Navy Yard team in DC.

You will identify and drive improvements across the submarine construction process, applying Lean and Six Sigma methods, while coordinating with multiple departments to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. The role requires a DoW Secret clearance, a technical or engineering degree, and at least five years in submarine construction, with strong data analysis and project