General Foreman

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

Role Overview

Quality Assurance Inspection (QAI) General Foreman reports directly to the Manager of Quality, D321. The Quality Inspection General Foreman is responsible to interact with cognizant Program Office, Ship’s Management, Trades, Planning, and Navy organizations to correctly and cost effectively provide the proper inspection related resources to fully support all ship and machine shop construction, maintenance, and test activities to facilitate final ship certification for underway operations. The ability to interpret specifications and procedures is a must. The candidate must understand inspector training as required by specification and/or department requirements. The QAI General Foreman will be responsible to lead and support inspection supervisors to provide resources and the required qualified inspection skill mix to all EB off-site locations (i.e., PSNSY, Pearl Harbor, NNSY, Bangor, Kings Bay, Focus Factories etc.) as well as Groton and Subbase-NL.

Required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 years relevant experience in inspection operations, shipyard construction, and/or engineering
• 3 years previous supervisory experience
• Possess a detailed knowledge of nondestructive test (NDT) methods and inspection processes
• Knowledge of Sample Inspection Methodologies, Re-entry Control, and Objective Quality Evidence requirements
• The individual must have a familiarity with the ship certification process, NDT, and ship construction processes such as welding, painting, SHT/MIP application, and valve restoration
• A basic knowledge of submarine operating systems (piping, weapons handling, propulsion, hull structure, etc.)
  
  

Preferred

• 5 years of EB experience
• Familiarity with submarine certification processes and Special Emphasis Programs (SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems, Fly-By-Wire, etc.) for maintenance and new construction ships
• Previous experience in the various disciplines of Inspection and performance of inspections to the applicable shipyard procedures
• Certification or knowledge in at least one NDT method
• Combination of experience in new construction and overhaul work
• A working knowledge of the shipyard re-entry process, JCALS, ERS, and other EB Business systems, etc
• Present or previous qualifications in various NDT methods (MT, PT, ET, UT and VT) and/or NACE certification is a plus.
• Experience working with local SOSG and NAVSEA personnel
  
  

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications
• Teamwork
  
  

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
• Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
• Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
• Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission
  
  

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet