Engineering Supervisor - Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

Electric Boat Department 403 Technical Writing is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the Reactor Plant Planning Yard team. This team is responsible for the management of Propulsion Plant Technical Manuals under the cognizance of Naval Reactors including Component Technical Manuals, Programmatic Manuals, and Ship Systems Manuals supporting Fleet Boats, the Moored Training Ships, and the S8G Prototype. This team also supports development of Alteration Instructions for the fleet under Naval Reactors Cognizance. Technical Manuals are one of the most critical products produced by the Reactor Plant Planning Yard, used daily by sailors. This team of Technical Writers, Editors, and Technical Leads ensures the technical quality of manual and instruction products while meeting the stringent requirements of Naval Reactors. Technical Writing researches, writes, and publishes system-level and component-level technical descriptions and procedures for all submarine classes. The Reactor Plant Planning Yard Technical Writing Supervisor will support a team of Technical Writers to assist the Reactor Plant Planning Yard Engineering teams in publishing all manuals under Electric Boat's cognizance as a Technical Manual Maintenance Activity supporting Naval Reactors. The Supervisor guides and develops Writers, Editors, and Technical Leads to enhance capabilities and ensure consistent delivery meeting Naval Reactors' expectations. The Supervisor also leads the Reactor Plant Planning Yard Engineering teams in understanding and executing their responsibilities for manual maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
• 4 years Engineering Experience in submarine design or operations
• Technical Knowledge and understanding of submarine systems and components and their operations and interdependencies
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in cost control policies and practices
• Robust verbal and writing communication skills
• Possess positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a diverse group of technical writers/editors in the performance of multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• Qualified in Submarines or experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
• Experience with MDA/UAW bargaining agreements
• Experience with logistic technical documentation
• Experience with NAVSEA/Government collaboration
• Prior leadership experience
• Experience with Artemis

Responsibilities

• Work closely and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, technical illustrators, and other department supervision to support development of new or revised alteration instructions, descriptive chapters, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and component technical manuals for systems and equipment found onboard nuclear-powered submarines.
• Ensure the technical accuracy, quality, cost, and schedule performance of products.
• Coordinate routinely with engineering management for development, review, and approval support.
• Routinely interface with the wider Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Enterprise (NAVSEA 08, NNL, BPMI, NAVSUP).
• Foster professional development of assigned employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior