Industrial Engineer — Production Flow & Facility Optimization (Quonset Point)
Get closer to the product. Shape how submarines are built. Make an impact on America’s most advanced maritime programs.
The Quonset Point Work Center Master Planning & Readiness Team is seeking motivated Systems and Industrial Engineers who want to work directly within the heart of submarine construction. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-energy team responsible for optimizing how we build Virginia (VA) and Columbia (CLB) class submarines.
In this role, you’ll analyze, design, and improve the production environment itself — the facilities, work centers, spatial layout, equipment, and flow paths that drive submarine module construction. You’ll become a key advocate for Operations, helping ensure our production system is ready, efficient, and capable of meeting program demands.
What You’ll Do
- Improve and optimize production flow throughout QP’s manufacturing areas.
- Build and refine work center layouts, module locations, and equipment placement.
- Analyze spatial requirements and ensure critical assets are sized and located for efficient submarine construction.
- Partner directly with Operations Management, Ship’s Management, Program Offices, Facilities Master Planning, and Strategic Sourcing.
- Lead and support projects that prepare the facility for future workload and new capabilities.
- Apply Lean and systems engineering principles to identify conflicts, streamline processes, and implement improvements.
This role offers hands-on exposure to the physical build of submarines — ideal for engineers who want to see their work directly influence the product.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a production, construction, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and solid communication skills.
- Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and act as a change agent.
Preferred:
- Experience with work center design, factory flow, Lean, Kaizen, or Toyota Production System concepts.
- Knowledge of submarine construction or QP manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, Teamcenter/NX, or Artemis.
Skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, networking ability, and business acumen
Physical QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
