Manufacturing Engineering – Structural Engineer - Experienced

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a front-line engineering position in the Waterfront Engineering Directorate, based in the Groton shipyard as part of D476 Manufacturing Engineering. The engineer frequently interfaces with trades personnel in an active construction environment to troubleshoot complex fabrication, assembly, and major move activities. The role develops build strategies, methods, and fixtures for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, systems, and modules. Work focuses on VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class construction. The engineer identifies and develops methods and tools needed by shipbuilders, including details and designs for tools and fixtures, Manufacturing Engineering procedures for the sequence and alignment of critical installations, and deckplate construction support. Daily interaction with manufacturing and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point, and Newport News, as well as designers and vendors, is expected. Local travel between Groton and Quonset Point is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Marine, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of engineering experience.
Broad understanding of structural and 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

Troubleshoot complex fabrication, assembly, and major move activities while interfacing with trades personnel in an active construction environment.
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 the sequence and alignment of critical installations.
Provide deckplate construction support.
Interact with manufacturing and planning representatives, designers, and vendors.
Travel locally between Groton and Quonset Point.