IPS Waterfront Engineering Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

The Integrated Power Systems directorate is seeking an engineering supervisor to oversee the outfitting and test of electric drive systems. It is critical that we deliver COLUMBIA Class ships to the Navy on time, and deliver systems that work the first time, every time. Success in this position will be a key element to meeting that goal.

Requirements

B.S. in an engineering discipline
At least 2 years previous leadership experience in a lead-type or supervisory role
4+ years of post-graduate engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the U.S. DoD (candidates must be a U.S. citizen)

Nice To Haves

M.S. in an engineering discipline
Familiarity with electric drive and power generation equipment
Graduate of FLG or BLG

Responsibilities

Proactively identify problems and solve them, ensuring no barriers to the shipyard receiving, installing, and testing IPS equipment for COLUMBIA Class ships.
Work closely with the D476 Waterfront Engineering group to coordinate efforts and ensure no gaps or overlaps in engineering deck plate leadership of IPS components and systems.
Build and develop a team of proactive and problem-solving engineers.
Build relationships with shipyard personnel and other waterfront engineering resources to get ahead of problems, holdups, and delays.
Lead a team conducting detailed build plan reviews for IPS equipment, ensuring output is reflected in construction network schedules and that knowledge is transferred for future improvements.
Work closely with IPS engineering component and system owners to coordinate directorate efforts for successful IPS equipment installation and tests.
Set performance goals for the team and hold them accountable.
Work across functional areas to maintain a clear outlook of efforts and resources required for successful delivery of an electric drive system to the Navy.
Ensure team compliance with department and Electric Boat processes, supporting process audits and the TPQ program.
Lead by example using Electric Boat’s Core Values and ensure the team lives by those values.