Training Rep for Design and Engineering

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a motivated professional to join the D&E Skills and Training Development team, driving workforce capability across design and engineering programs. You will identify critical skills, work with SMEs, and guide curriculum development to enable long-term readiness and program success.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in engineering or design, plus experience coordinating cross-functional projects and using data to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ year of experience in Engineering or Design.
• Experience coordinating or supporting cross-functional projects or programs.
• Experience using feedback or data to identify opportunities for and support program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with D&E supervisors and managers to identify critical skills required for current and future work.
• Engage subject matter experts to collect technical insights on skill requirements across programs.
• Partner with the curriculum development team to guide high‑quality program creation and determine optimal delivery methods.
• Maintain regular communication with D&E leadership, providing updates, feedback, and recommended actions to support continuous development.

Skills

Project management

Communication & interpersonal

Microsoft Office

Teamwork & collaboration

Adaptability

Change agent

Organizational ability

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Workforce Development organization is seeking a motivated individual to join the Design & Engineering (D&E) Skills and Training Development team, supporting all D&E workforce development initiatives. Electric Boat is committed to equipping Designers and Engineers with the technical capabilities needed to excel across all phases of the design and shipbuilding lifecycle. If you are passionate about people development, strategic knowledge retention, and large-scale program implementation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant organizational impact.

Reporting to the Chief of Training for D&E, this position will directly contribute to the growth, effectiveness, and future readiness of the D&E organization.

The successful candidate will partner with teams and leaders across EB to assess organizational needs, develop strategies for skills advancement, and execute training and development programs that enable long-term success.

This role requires a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and project management abilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with D&E supervisors and managers to identify critical skills required for current and future work
• Engage subject matter experts to collect technical insights on skill requirements across programs
• Partner with the curriculum development team to guide high‑quality program creation and determine optimal delivery methods
• Maintain regular communication with D&E leadership, providing updates, feedback, and recommended actions to support continuous development

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ year of experience in Engineering or Design
• Professional experience coordinating or supporting cross-functional projects or programs
• Professional experience using feedback or data to identify opportunities for and support program improvements

Preferred:

• Experience in Process Improvement or Lean Six Sigma
• Experience presenting to all levels of personnel, including senior management

Skills

Skills

• Project management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, etc.
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Learns and adapts quickly to a demanding and changing environment
• Leads teams through change while being a positive change agent
• Strong organizational ability
• Effective technical communication (verbal and written)

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