Supplier Quality Engineering Engineering Summer Internship at Electric Boat Groton, CT

Supplier Quality Engineering 2026 Engineering Summer Internship

Location: Groton, CT.
Type: Intern # of Openings: 2 Category: Intern/Co‑op Job :

Overview: General 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 customers 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. The program grants 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 to excel in the engineering domain.

This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2026 season.

Participation requires a medical screening, passing a drug test, and a potential DOD investigation. This 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.

Supplier Quality Engineering is responsible for overseeing the submarine supply base to drive first‑time quality, supporting our sailors and their families.

Responsibilities include cross‑functional work with engineering and purchasing, assessing problems with suppliers, and managing problems through resolution. We work with audit and inspection partners to continuously assess risk, evaluate suppliers, and partner with suppliers to resolve identified issues.

• Drafting supplier management plans
• Evaluating problem resolution reports from vendors
• Writing articles for Electric Boat's LINK and SIB publications to inform the supply base on quality‑related issues
• Supporting vendor visits
• Supporting ongoing inspection, certification, or audit efforts

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them
• Ability to solve problems constructively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Must successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check
• Must be enrolled full‑time at a college or university
• 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 consecutive weeks between May 2025 and September 2025
• Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality, or Mechanical Engineering

Note:

Due to the high volume of applications received, our current process does not involve interviews. Your time and effort are appreciated and each application is reviewed for consideration.