Process Improvement Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Process Improvement Engineering team supports Groton Shipyard shipbuilders by applying Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Theory of Constraints, facilitated problem solving, and culture transformation to improve span times, quality, and performance. The team adapts these methods to a high-mix, low-volume production environment and works across Electric Boat organizations. This hands-on role works with shipbuilders and other organizations to investigate, analyze, and facilitate process changes in manufacturing and outfitting areas in Groton. The work focuses on reducing lead times and costs, improving quality and safety, and addressing production coordination constraints. Selected applicants receive training and certification in Lean Six Sigma in support of Electric Boat’s business processes and Continuous Improvement approach. The position is on-site in Groton, Connecticut.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A four-year degree in science or business, at least 3 years of Electric Boat experience, or at least 1 year of Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience.
At least 1 year of project management experience and working knowledge of analytical problem-solving principles.
Successfully complete company-provided Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training, pass course exams, and complete certification requirements to remain in the role.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Strong project management skills and ability to progress multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment, take initiative, maintain stakeholder engagement, and build trust across front-line employees, supervision, leadership, and Navy customers.
Ability to use logic and tools to lead collaborative continuous improvement projects and turn data into information for data-based decisions.
Understanding of probability and statistics.
Oral and written presentation skills, including communication with front-line employees and management.
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.
Professional discipline and ability to act as a change agent to remove barriers to change.
Persistence, patience, and kindness.
Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time with desired results.
Physical ability to kneel, lift light loads, reach, stoop, and twist.

Nice To Haves

Training in Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Electric Boat Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, Black, or Master Black Belt certification.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Toyota Production Systems, or other continuous improvement approaches.
Experience leading teams in collaborative problem-solving projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience creating culture change or leading change.
Experience developing Continuous Improvement strategies and vision.
Prior relevant Electric Boat experience.

Responsibilities

Assist organizations in identifying, planning, and implementing process improvements and Lean Six Sigma projects aligned with company objectives.
Lead project teams to improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve schedule performance.
Communicate findings, progress, and improvements to management and senior leaders.
Facilitate and lead meetings with people in various leadership positions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Work with leadership and employees to apply Lean and Six Sigma approaches to achieve process excellence.
Mentor employees while leading change.
Identify and eliminate barriers to achieving company improvement goals.
Manage multiple projects, control project spans, and deliver on objectives while maintaining stakeholder engagement.
Lead collaborative, data-driven process problem solving and develop and implement team solutions.