Job Description
Welding Engineer I/II General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) May 28, 2026 Welding Engineer I/II Requisition
ID 2026-18924
Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Engineering Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview The D341 Structural Welding Engineering Construction Support group provides technical support and regulatory services to Electric Boat's Quonset Point (QP) facility core business, welding. D341 retains technical cognizance of and provides interpretation to procedures and specifications, as well as regulates the welding program as a whole by directly integrating with all related customers. D341 is looking for a qualified engineering candidate that exhibits the ability to provide on-job technical support, conduct problem resolution, write technical dispositions, lead special projects, and carry out small/medium/large quality corrective action tasks. Regular responsibilities of the qualified candidate include, but are not limited to: Providing technical guidance for the application of all major welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, SAW, and GTAW)
Writing technical dispositions in support of Engineering Reports, Change Notices, Welding Engineering Instructions, Major Technical Submittals, UNSATs/TIRs, Etc.
Maintaining procedural and specification compliance oversight for submarine structural documents (NAVSEA specifications, EB standard procedures, and design drawings)
Conducting on-job structural welding, fit-up, pre-heat, and etc. audits to ensure procedural compliance in various work centers at QP
Performing root cause analyses and evaluating problem resolution strategies for a wide variety of issues as required
Coordinating with functional area leads to identify opportunities for process improvement and/or alternate weld process
Supporting upper management performance tracking goals by maintaining D341 cognizant data inputs and reports
Providing technical support to welding robotic installations as needed The qualified candidate will report to the D341 Structural Welding Engineering supervisor at Electric Boat's North Kingstown, RI location. Qualifications Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy/Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
0-5 years of experience in an industrial welding environment, shipbuilding, or other heavy fabrication
Experience with technical writing (procedures, reports, briefings, memos, other submittals) Preferred:
Advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy/Materials Joining Engineering
Prior welding experience or education
Hands-on experience working with all major welding processes
Problem resolution and global issue bounding experience
History working with SUPSHIP and/or other on-site NAVY representative organizations Skills Familiarity with quality audits and surveillances
Must be able to read and interpret company policies and procedures
Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint (or equivalent)
Has excellent oral and written communication skills
Works effectively individually and in teams Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
Click here to get started.
