Summer Process Improvement Engineer Intern (Lean Six Sigma)

General Dynamics; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT offers a hands-on Process Improvement Internship for summer 2027. You will work with the Continuous Improvement team on real submarine manufacturing challenges, applying Lean Six Sigma methods to reduce lead times, improve quality, and lower costs.

This eight-week program requires full-time enrollment, US citizenship, and a commitment to safety screenings; housing and transportation are the intern’s responsibility, with mentorship from experienced

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
• Able to close out projects on-time with desired results.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to balance initiative with professionalism on difficult tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to real submarine manufacturing challenges.
• Gather data, facilitate team discussions, and support improvement efforts.
• Help reduce lead times, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Collaborate with CI staff, shipbuilders, and engineers across the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Project closure

Initiative with professionalism

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT offers a hands-on Process Improvement Internship for summer 2027. You will work with the Continuous Improvement team on real submarine manufacturing challenges, applying Lean Six Sigma methods to reduce lead times, improve quality, and lower costs.

This eight-week program requires full-time enrollment, US citizenship, and a commitment to safety screenings; housing and transportation are the intern’s responsibility, with mentorship from experienced