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Supplier Engineer (Experienced) Job ID Number 2026-20263 Groton, CT, US Category Engineering Employment Type Full Time Business Unit Electric Boat Apply Now At
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Responsibilities for this Position Supplier Engineer (Experienced)
US-CT-Groton Job ID:
2026-20263
Type:
Full-Time # of
Openings:
2
Category:
Engineering EB Groton Shipyard Overview About the Role We are seeking an experienced Supplier Engineer with strong mechanical and manufacturing expertise to support existing suppliers that produce pump systems and related mechanical components for defense applications. This role is focused on supplier performance management, technical issue resolution, and manufacturing process support. You will work closely with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure suppliers consistently meet technical, quality, and contractual requirements for complex mechanical and rotating equipment. Key Responsibilities Manage and support a portfolio of existing suppliers providing pump assemblies, rotating equipment, castings, machined components, and mechanical hardware Conduct onsite supplier visits to assess process health, address risks, and support issue resolution Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, controls, and adherence to mechanical specifications Support investigations for supplier-related nonconformances, pump performance issues, and mechanical failures Ensure compliance with
AS9100, ISO
9001, DFARS, ITAR, and flowdown requirements Work with internal engineering teams to clarify pump design intent, tolerances, materials, and assembly practices for suppliers Drive supplier corrective actions and monitor effectiveness Track supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, technical performance) and lead improvement initiatives Provide technical guidance to suppliers on machining, casting, assembly, testing, and inspection methods relevant to pump systems Maintain documentation and supplier performance records per defense program requirements Responsibilities Strong knowledge of machining, castings, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and mechanical inspection Familiarity with defense compliance requirements including DFARS, ITAR, and CUI Proficiency in root-cause analysis tools (5Why, FMEA, etc.) Ability to read complex mechanical drawings and technical data packages Excellent communication, technical writing, and project management skills Demonstrated ability to build productive technical relationships with suppliers Demonstrated leadership abilities, including guiding crossfunctional teams, mentoring peers, or leading supplierfocused technical initiatives
Qualifications Required:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Minimum 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment Handson experience with pumps, rotating machinery, hydraulics, fluid systems, or precision mechanical components Willingness to travel to supplier facilities Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Preferred:
Advanced degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management Experience supporting pump OEMs, defense primes, or DoD programs Lean or Six Sigma certification Active DoD security clearance
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