COLUMBIA Project Engineering Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Groton D379 Project Engineering Team is seeking a supervisor to lead and develop Module Leads and general foreman support engineers supporting SSBN 826 construction. The supervisor guides engineers who serve as the primary technical point of contact between Engineering and Operations for assigned modules and general foremen.

The role ensures the team can provide timely engineering support, resolve issues affecting construction progress, and communicate effectively across trades, engineering disciplines, and shipyard management. It supports first-of-class construction as modules progress through assembly, outfitting, testing, and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• At least 4 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong leadership capability.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively while guiding teams through complex technical and schedule-driven challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Teamcenter and COLUMBIA-Class design.
• Experience with CR/CN processes and engineering change management.
• Familiarity with shipyard organizational structure and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers, ensuring strong technical performance, effective communication, and alignment with shipyard priorities.
• Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues and ensure assessments are clearly communicated to trade leadership and shipyard management.
• Direct the team’s daily support to the trades, including assistance with disclosures, work packages, build sequence questions, and technical clarifications.
• Prioritize and track drawing revisions, change notices, and other engineering actions needed to support construction schedules.
• Set expectations for Module Lead participation in production meetings, including startup, plan of the day, and shift turnover; ensure accurate reporting of holdups, risk areas, and action statuses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Engineering leadership to integrate technical risks into project discussions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Guide coordination of multidisciplinary engineering evaluations supporting manufacturing, construction, testing, and certification events.
• Maintain awareness of shipyard policies, processes, and major evolutions so the team provides informed, consistent technical guidance.
• Support government certification events and interface with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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