Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor – Structural, SSW Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor – Structural, SSW General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Connecticut, Groton Jun 17, 2025 Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor – Structural, SSW Requisition

ID 2025-14853

Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Management Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Number of Openings 1 Overview There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security. We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here. Be part of history in the making – apply today. This position supports Manufacturing Engineering (D467) products for the Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW). Employing structural, civil, mechanical, industrial, and marine engineers, Manufacturing Engineering develops, researches, designs and procures special tools, fixtures and other manufacturing aids required to facilitate submarine construction. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will lead a team of 10-15 engineers developing and supporting fixtures and engineered procedures required to successfully execute construction. The manufacturing engineering supervisor is responsible for the safety, quality, technical adequacy, procedural compliance, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency of each product under their cognizance. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will lead their team to accomplish the following primary job responsibilities: Identify and develop methods and tools required for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, systems and modules.
Participate in Design/Build teams during new product design; review of Class drawings for manufacturing concerns; development of concepts for tools and fixtures; preparation of lifting and handling procedures and drawings for rigging submarine components and modules.
Provide pro-active construction support and maintaining consistent interface with the construction trades in support of the above engineering areas of responsibility.
Manage and lead the team to complete high first time quality products that are technically acceptable and delivered on time and within cost in a manner that safely supports the construction of SSW.
Supervise, train, mentor, and develop 10-15 engineers, with an emphasis on developing the workforce’s ability to practically apply engineering skills to ships construction.
Ensure the group is adequately staffed to support scheduled and emergent work.
Interface with various groups and levels of management to ensure timely support of products from stakeholders.
Maintain positive working relationships with construction trades management. Key attributes for success in this role include: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of engineering, trades, trade management, program management, and the Navy customer
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward project goals
Exceptional attention to detail, especially in reviewing technical drawings and procedures
Strong organization skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines Work in production areas and on-board active and new construction submarines is required. Occasional travel, weekend, and evening hours may be required.

Qualifications Required:

B.S. in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or Marine Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
Minimum 4 years engineering experience

Preferred:

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Leadership experience
Experience supporting construction in the shipyard environment
Experience with CLB, VPM, and/or SSW design products and procedures
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