Prin - Build Strategy Teams

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking engineers for its COLUMBIA Class Build Strategy Teams (BST), which integrate the COLUMBIA Class design for construction. Engineers work in cross-functional teams to sequence upcoming work to meet key event and test activity requirements and to identify and overcome hurdles in planned and unplanned work. The teams engage regularly with DBS, Detail Planning, Advanced Planning, Operations, Production Control, and other organizations. BST engineering focuses on understanding how a particular section of the ship is being built, identifying deficiencies, and recommending improvements to the build strategy. The role supports submarine construction for the U.S. Navy and is based in New London, Connecticut, or North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective communication with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability across diverse problem types.
Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated understanding of process improvement principles.
Working knowledge of project management principles as they relate to construction.
Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of shipyard planning, operations, quality, and test organizations.
Ability to work independently; self-starter and team player with strong communication and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Electric Boat business management tools, including Teamcenter, Electronic Desktop, Artemis, and Power BI.
Experience with ship design.
Experience working in trades or in trades supervision.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong working relationships with organizations supporting the assigned area of the boat.
Reduce liability generation and rework associated with installing unsequenced work ahead of key event execution.
Support Project Teams, Ships Managers, and Ship Master Planners by increasing work throughput and closeouts.
Verify the workability of work packages before they are issued to trades.
Understand how an assigned section of the ship is being built, identify deficiencies, and recommend build-strategy improvements.
Sequence upcoming work to meet key event and test activity requirements and identify and overcome hurdles in planned and unplanned work.

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