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Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Operations
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An Industrial Engineer devises ways to make production processes more efficient and less wasteful. Uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations produce products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$91,279 / year median in Rhode Island
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Operations General Dynamics Electric Boat 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Sep 19, 2026 Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Operations Requisition
ID 2026-20150
Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Engineering Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Approved Background Check Overview There's never been a more exciting time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for advanced naval technology continues to grow, General Dynamics Electric Boat remains at the forefront of designing, building, and supporting the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical. Every employee plays a direct role in supporting the United States Navy and strengthening national security. We are guided by our core values of valuing each other, behaving with integrity and purpose, and committing ourselves to excellence. Why Work for Electric Boat? Electric Boat offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth.
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Health and Wellness Programs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Commuter/Van Services
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Training
Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
Career Advancement Opportunities Learn more at ebcareers.com Delivering one COLUMBIA and two
VIRGINIA
class submarines each year is critical to our nation's defense, and Electric Boat needs experienced Industrial Engineers to help us achieve this mission. The Industrial Engineering Organization provides mission-critical support to leadership and functional organizations through implementation of the Electric Boat Production System, development and management of improvement strategies, measurement of performance impacts, and establishment of processes that enable simultaneous construction of both submarine classes. As an Industrial Engineer (IE) at our Quonset Point facility, you will work directly on the manufacturing floor with Operations Management (Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors), and Production Control Planners. You will help establish stable, repeatable production processes, resolve daily manufacturing constraints, and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, with shared ownership of manufacturing performance alongside operations leadership. Key Responsibilities Directly support Operations to ensure that the production processes and unit operations are run at optimum conditions.
Provide daily operational troubleshooting and problem solving on emergent issues.
Analyze and resolve production problems.
Evaluate and maintain production process capability and provide documented OQE to ensure processes are efficient and capable of achieving production goals.
Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved technology and equipment.
Monitor overall process operations and develop solutions to a broad range of technical problems applying industrial engineering and/or lean manufacturing principles and concepts.
Develop manufacturing processes for new products (COLUMBIA and/or
VIRGINIA
) as applicable.
Study and recommend process improvements to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce waste.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
5+ years of professional engineering experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience identifying production or process issues and implementing improvements using Lean Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience in a complex industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience providing direct engineering support on the production floor.
Experience analyzing production metrics and process capability. Skills Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Must be capable of working both independently and in a team environment
A highly motivated problem solver who is well organized with strong project management skills
Strong analytical skills to evaluate manufacturing processes
Thorough understanding of production metrics and process capability
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings