Groton Operations is looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to work within the COLUMBIA (CLB) Program reporting to the Operations Program Support Supervisor.

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting the COLUMBIA (CLB) Program in achieving operational excellence and first-time quality.  This position provides a platform to gain a working knowledge of various manufacturing environments and their relationships with other parts of Electric Boats’ business. 

This role will primarily support all CLB Trades with their tooling needs.  This entails detailed work, having organizational skills, working with multiple departments, special projects and time management.  They will work closely with the Manufacturing Reps., General Foremen and Supervisors.  The candidate must have the ability to read and interpret ship drawings, and be familiar with the work structure, equipment, and fixtures used.  They will be responsible for Capital equipment, Government and Company owned Special Property, and calibrated tools.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Facility/Work Center activities to support facilitating work opened for CLB operations.
• Lead self-assessment audits, commit to schedules and maintain product quality.
• Attend to various administrative responsibilities such as LMS, Quality documentation, work completion documentation, etc.
• Order Service Material, Trade Tooling and Trade Equipment
• Maintain Blanket Purchase Orders
• Submit Special Property and Capital Project Requests
• Submit any Facilities UNSATS for facility/equipment issues
• Must be willing to work all shifts and travel as required
• Support unplanned event activity in accordance (IAW) with SSP 23.45
• Support responses to other quality items such as Audit Reports, CARs, etc.
• Analysis of financial data
• Trade knowledge/Experience

Required: 

• High school graduate or GED  
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Operations (trades/manufacturing environment), Engineering, Finance, or Planning Capacity
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Manufacturing, Shipbuilding and Leadership experience
• Knowledge of management tools, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Ability to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing working environment, all while remaining compliant to technical and procedural constraints
• Ability to complete work accurately with attention to detail is essential
• A team attitude and be willing and capable of working well with other team members and other organizations