Submarine Construction Process Optimizer

Serco; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to support the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program at the Washington Navy Yard. You will identify and implement efficiency improvements, lead cross-functional teams, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to reduce cycle times while maintaining safety and quality.

Requirements include an active DoW Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and 5+ years in submarine construction.

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

• 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Teamwork

Excel

PowerPoint

Navy acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Industrial engineering

Business administration

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Serco is seeking a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to support the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program at the Washington Navy Yard. You will identify and implement efficiency improvements, lead cross-functional teams, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to reduce cycle times while maintaining safety and quality.

Requirements include an active DoW Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and 5+ years in submarine construction.