Submarine Shipbuilding Process Improvement Engineer

Serco; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco seeks a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to support the NAVSEA Team Submarine program from the McLean, VA area. The role emphasizes identifying and implementing efficiency improvements in submarine construction, leading cross-functional teams, and applying Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce cycle times and safety risks.

Candidates should have at least 5 years in submarine construction, a engineering degree, and an active DoW Secret clearance, with travel up to 10% and

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.
• 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.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, and other relevant departments.
• Change Management: Manage changes effectively within the organization by communicating effectively with all levels of staff.
• Improve and accelerate tasks: remove barriers, implement digital tools, automate repetitive tasks, enhance material handling, and streamline communication.
• Develop a standardized maintenance/repair process to reduce downtime.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Active DoW Secret clearance

Submarine program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Serco seeks a Submarine Shipbuilding Improvement Engineer/Analyst to support the NAVSEA Team Submarine program from the McLean, VA area. The role emphasizes identifying and implementing efficiency improvements in submarine construction, leading cross-functional teams, and applying Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce cycle times and safety risks.

Candidates should have at least 5 years in submarine construction, a engineering degree, and an active DoW Secret clearance, with travel up to 10% and