Engineer II - Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

10d

About The Position

The D&E Process Engineering organization supports EB leadership by developing and managing improvement strategies, executing improvement initiatives, mentoring employees, and measuring the impact of improvement activities. These activities are linked to EB business objectives and support the commitment to the U.S. Navy to design, build, and deliver submarines. The role leads project teams, workshops, Rapid Improvement (RIE) events, and Design Build Sustain (DBS) events to improve safety and quality, reduce cost, and improve schedule performance. The selected applicant will use project management, Lean and Six Sigma methods, data analysis, and change leadership to help teams solve complex problems and continuously improve processes. The role requires working under minimal supervision and completing Black Belt projects, including preparing and issuing final reports.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
2–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Strong project management and prioritization skills, including working under minimal supervision in a team environment.
Ability to complete Black Belt projects, including preparing and issuing final reports.
Project management skills in scoping, team building, execution, schedule and cost management, testing or piloting, and implementation.
Strong leadership skills and a motivated, performance-driven approach.
Strong presentation and oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and verbal and non-verbal communication.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to combine initiative with professionalism to accomplish difficult tasks.
Strong facilitation skills, including facilitating meetings longer than two hours with 10–30 or more participants.
Ability to lead Rapid Improvement and Kaizen events.
Working knowledge of analytical problem-solving principles and data-based decision-making, including basic probability and statistics.
Solid functional expertise and a reputation as a change leader.
Knowledge of developing a company's continuous improvement strategies and vision.
Physical qualifications include light lifting and reaching.
Work environment may be inside or outside.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of EB experience working within Design and Engineering.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Green Belt and Black Belt training and/or certification.
Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or Toyota Production Systems.
Strong knowledge of NX/Teamcenter functionality.
Familiarity with submarine arrangements and ship systems.
Hands-on experience interacting with and analyzing data from enterprise business systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct data analysis to determine production costs, cost-saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives.
Resolve emergent design issues.
Lead and support engineering disciplines in statistical analyses for urgent technical issues.
Help organizations identify, plan, and implement projects aligned with company objectives and schedules.
Organize projects into manageable activities and milestones; develop problem and objective statements, project charters, and other required documents.
Maintain focus on priorities, drive projects to completion, and navigate roadblocks or address and escalate impassable barriers.
Collaborate with leadership and employees to apply Lean and Six Sigma statistical methods and insights to complex problems and process improvement.
Provide management with project status updates, solicit feedback, and resolve barriers to project success.
Mentor employees while leading change.
Train others in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead project teams, workshops, Rapid Improvement events, and Design Build Sustain events.
Complete Black Belt projects, including preparing and issuing final reports.
Act as a change agent to remove barriers that hinder change.