General Dynamics Electric Boat · 1 day ago
Process Improvement Engineer
US-CT-Groton
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is a leading shipyard producing submarines for the US Navy, known for its cutting-edge naval capabilities. The Process Improvement Engineer will apply Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance manufacturing processes, improve safety and quality, and reduce costs while working closely with shipbuilders and various teams.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist organizations in identifying, planning, and implementing Process Improvements and Lean Six Sigma Projects and ensure they align with company objectives
Lead teams on projects to improve safety and quality, reducing cost, and improving schedule performance
Give presentations to Managers & Directors
Create Groton Operations Metric packages
Facilitate and lead meetings with various leadership positions
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the organization
Work with leadership and employees on applying Lean and Six Sigma approaches to help achieve process excellence
Provide mentorship to employees when leading change
Identify and eliminate the barriers that prevent successful attainment of company’s improvement goals
Lead teams in Continuous Improvement projects that leverage team experience & creativity, and use logic and tools to improve the process. Lead the teams in developing and implementing their own solutions
Turn data into information, and develop drive data based decision making
Oral and written presentation skills including communicating with all levels from front line employees to the management team
An understanding of basic probability and statistics
Excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a team environment
Candidates must possess the professional discipline required to accomplish challenging tasks, and work as change agents to remove barriers that hinder change
Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
Persistent, patient, and kind
Demonstrated ability to close out projects on-time with desired results
Able to combine initiative with professionalism to accomplish difficult tasks
Motivated, performance driven individual with strong leadership skills
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
4-year degree in science or business, OR 4+ years of Electric Boat experience
1+ years of project management skills with a working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem-solving techniques
Candidate must successfully complete company provided Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training, pass training course exams, and complete certification requirements to remain in this role
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred
Training in Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt
Experience with Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Toyota Production Systems is highly desired
Experience in systems understanding and systems thinking
Experience in team problem solving and/or change leadership initiatives
Advanced proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel (charts, pivot tables, comfortability with large data sets)
Experience with project budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, capturing & reporting savings is highly desired
Knowledgeable in developing Continuous Improvement strategies and vision
Prior Electric Boat relevant experience is preferred, prior Electric Boat Process Improvement Engineering/Lean Six Sigma Belt experience is desired
Lead teams in Continuous Improvement projects that leverage team experience & creativity, and use logic and tools to improve the process. Lead the teams in developing and implementing their own solutions
Turn data into information, and develop drive data based decision making
Oral and written presentation skills including communicating with all levels from front line employees to the management team
An understanding of basic probability and statistics
Excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a team environment
Candidates must possess the professional discipline required to accomplish challenging tasks, and work as change agents to remove barriers that hinder change
Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
Persistent, patient, and kind
Demonstrated ability to close out projects on-time with desired results
Able to combine initiative with professionalism to accomplish difficult tasks
Motivated, performance driven individual with strong leadership skills
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beth Rafferty
Vice President and Chief Supply Officer
Ken Jeanos
Chief Information Officer
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