Engineer - Systems

Electric Boats • $95K — $115K *
Groton, CT 06340In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience at EB in Design and Engineering (preferred)
  • Project management experience (5+ years preferred)
  • Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification preferred
  • Familiarity with Lean methodologies, Kaizen, or Toyota Production Systems desired
  • Knowledge of submarine arrangements and ship systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct data analysis for production costs and cost-saving methods
  • Analyze statistical data to set quality and reliability standards
  • Resolve emergent design issues as they arise
  • Lead teams in statistical analyses for urgent technical problems
  • Assist organizations in project planning and implementation
  • Organize projects into manageable activities with clear objectives
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in the organization.

Benefits

  • Mentorship and training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Opportunity to lead project teams and influence improvement initiatives
  • Engagement with high-level engineering and design leadership
  • Chance to work on mission-critical projects supporting US Navy submarines
  • A collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

The D&E Process Engineering organization provides mission-critical support to EB leadership by developing and managing the organization's improvement strategies, executing improvement initiatives, mentoring and supporting employees in executing improvement, and measuring the impact of an organization's improvement activities. These activities are linked to EB business objectives and support our commitment to the US Navy to design, build and deliver submarines that enable their continued supremacy. Candidates will be responsible for leading project teams, workshops, Rapid Improvement (RIE) or Design Build Sustain (DBS) events to improve safety and quality, reduce cost, and improve schedule performance. Responsibilities include:
  • Conducting data analysis to determine production costs, cost saving methods, the effects of product design changes on expenditures
  • Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives
  • Resolving emergent design issues
  • Leading and supporting engineering disciplines to run statistical analyses in support of urgent technical issues
  • Assisting organizations in identifying, planning, and implementing projects and ensure they align with company objectives and schedules
  • Organizing projects into manageable activities and milestones for team members, developing clear problem/objective statements, project charters, and other documents is required
  • Staying focused on priorities and driving projects to completion, navigating roadblocks or addressing/escalating the impassable ones
  • Collaborating with leadership and employees to apply Lean and Six Sigma statistical methods and insights to solve complex problems and continuously improve processes
  • Providing management with project status updates, soliciting feedback, and resolving barriers to achieving success
  • Providing mentorship to employees when leading change
  • Training others in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the organization


Selected applicants must demonstrate strong project management and prioritization skills working under minimal supervision, in a team environment, and be able to complete Black Belt projects including preparing and issuing final reports. Candidates must be capable of combining assertive initiative with professional discipline to accomplish challenging tasks, and work as change agents to remove barriers that hinder change.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of post-graduate experience in engineering

Preferred:
  • 5+ years of EB experience working within Design and Engineering
  • At least 5 years of project management experience
  • Green Belt and Black Belt training and/or certification
  • Past experience with Lean, Kaizen, or Toyota Production Systems is highly desired
  • Strong Knowledge of NX/Teamcenter functionality
  • Candidates should be familiar with submarine arrangements and ship systems
  • Hands-on experience interacting with and analyzing data from enterprise business systems


Skills

  • Project Manager skills, including scoping, team building, execution, schedule/cost management, testing/piloting, and implementation.
  • Motivated, performance driven individual with strong leadership skills
  • Strong presentation and oral/written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, using a combination of active listening, verbal and non-verbal methods
  • Works well in team environment
  • Able to combine initiative with professionalism to accomplish difficult tasks
  • Strong facilitation skills, including facilitation of meetings greater than 2 hours in front of 10-30+ people
  • Ability to lead Rapid Improvement/Kaizen Events
  • Must have a working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques and data-based decision making with a solid understanding of basic probability and statistics
  • Solid functional expertise and a reputation as a change leader
  • Knowledgeable in developing a company's Continuous Improvement strategies and vision


Physical Qualifications

Light Lifting, Reaching

Environmental Attributes

Inside, Outside

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