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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Industrial Engineering - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, us, 06349


OverviewGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers, shaping the future of submarine innovation.Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navy's nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you'll be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2025 Season.Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD InvestigationThis is not a remote opportunity.All applicants have the potential to be placed at any of the following locations: Groton CT, New London CT, North Kingstown RI, Newport RI, North Stonington CT.Industrial Engineering - Summer InternshipJob Description:The Industrial Engineering Organization provides mission-critical support to EB leadership and the functional organizations by developing and managing the organization's improvement strategies, executing improvement initiatives, mentoring and supporting employees in executing improvements, and measuring the impact of an organization's improvement activitiesIndustrial Engineering Summer Interns may be responsible for the following tasks:Partner with Design Build, Operations and Ship's Management to optimize the build plan and effectively determine what essentials need to be incorporated into the Work Centers to identify improvements in the construction flow, layout, facilities, and Trade specific levelsFacilitate creation of Work Center playbooks by coordinating with applicable Trades and Operations LeadershipPartner with Detail Planning and Advance Planning for constant refinement of work scopes at the key event, activity and work order levelsSocialize with multiple organizations throughout Work Center design and developmentSupport Work Center execution for Columbia construction. The Industrial Engineer will partner with Operations, Ship's Management and Planning to ensure successful completion of work within the Work Center.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, our current process does not involve interviews. Rest assured that even though you will not be contacted for an interview, your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Each application is diligently reviewed for consideration. Thank you for your understanding and interest!QualificationsTo be qualified for this position:Must be 18 years of age or older.US citizenship is required.Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.Must be enrolled full-time at a college or universityAt minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2025 to September 2025.Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment.

Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or any other Engineering disciplines

SkillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to learn new skills and apply themAbility to solve problems in a constructive mannerStrong interpersonal skillsProficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)