Manufacturing Engineering – Structural Engineer - Experienced

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a front line engineering position in the Waterfront Engineering Directorate requiring the selected candidates to frequently interface with trades personnel in an active construction environment troubleshooting complex fabrication, assembly and major move activities. This position will require that the engineer develop build strategies, methods, and fixtures for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, systems, and modules. Primary responsibilities will be the identification and development of methods and tools required by the shipbuilder. Duties include development of details and designs for tools and fixtures, preparation of Manufacturing Engineering procedures for sequence and alignment of critical installations, and deckplate construction support. Work scope will focus on VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class construction. Daily interaction with manufacturing and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point, Newport News, designers, and vendors is expected. Local travel between Groton and Quonset Point is required. This position is located in the Groton shipyard as part of D476 Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Marine, or equivalent engineering degree
5+ years of engineering experience
Broad understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints
Skills in written and verbal communication, problem solving and project management

Nice To Haves

Construction support experience
Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering

Responsibilities

Develop build strategies, methods, and fixtures for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, systems, and modules.
Identify and develop methods and tools required by the shipbuilder.
Develop details and designs for tools and fixtures.
Prepare Manufacturing Engineering procedures for sequence and alignment of critical installations.
Provide deckplate construction support.
Focus work scope on VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class construction.
Interact daily with manufacturing and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point, Newport News, designers, and vendors.
Perform local travel between Groton and Quonset Point.