Granite State Manufacturing is a leading contract manufacturer of large, complex, precision machined and welded components, supporting the US Navy in building submarines.
We specialize in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production, delivering precision, quality, and on-time performance on custom-engineered products. Our capabilities include:
- Large-format CNC machining
- Heavy fabrication and welding (MIG, TIG, FCAW, SAW)
- Assembly, inspection, and testing
- Program management for complex builds
We are known for handling tight tolerances, complex geometries, and demanding customer specifications.
Our work environment is supportive, providing what our people need to do great work.
POSITION SUMMARY
Manage a small team of Engineers, consisting of Project, Manufacturing, Weld and Electrical Engineers to move projects from receipt of RFQ through shipment to the customer. Responsibilities include the development of the engineering plan, management of procedures, creation of standard work, management of resources to meet on time delivery while assuring compliance and maintaining cost targets per the content of the contract.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop engineering team members.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinate training and development plans for technical staff.
- Manage engineering support for customer projects from RFQ through production handoff.
- Support cost estimation and quoting activities with technical input.
- Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee the development, optimization, and documentation of manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate resources and job assignments to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to project schedules.
- Interface with customers to provide information on current projects.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Production, and Program Management to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
- Coordinate tooling, fixtures, and production line setup in collaboration with operations.
- Demonstrate ownership of engineering documentation, including BOMs, work instructions, process flows, and test protocols.
- Maintain working knowledge of new technologies to improve operations and engineering processes.
- Demonstrate accountability for creating a safe, professional and clean environment.
- Track and report on engineering KPIs (OTD, project milestones, Non-conformance RCCA).
- Provide regular updates for executive leadership and customer stakeholders.
General Responsibilities:
- Process Improvement: Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
- Leadership Skills: Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM.
- Professional Conduct: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
- Ethics and Compliance: Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in contract manufacturing.
- 3+ years in a leadership or management role with direct reports.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, military specifications, and documentation systems is required.
- Experience in project management responsibilities.
- Experience in defense related job fabrication and welding environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, Painting, Fabrication, NDT and Welding.
- Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling and drawings).
- Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience with inspections tools (Laser Tracker, CMM).
- Excellent human interaction skills.
- Ability to obtain security clearance.
- Due to the nature and importance of GSM’s work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.
EEO STATEMENT
GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Dental & Vision, Life insurance (Company paid)
- Disability benefits (Company paid)
- 401(k) & 401(k) company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Overtime opportunities (if applicable)
- Training and career growth in advanced manufacturing
- Employee assistance program
Why Join Us?
- Work on large-scale, one-of-a-kind projects
- Stable industry with strong customer demand
- Opportunity to grow in a flexible, high-skill environment
- Collaborative team focused on quality and craftsmanship
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3+ years in a leadership or management role with direct reports
- Experience in contract manufacturing
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, military specifications, and documentation systems
- Experience with project management responsibilities
- Experience in defense-related fabrication and welding environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, painting, fabrication, NDT, and welding
- Proficiency in SolidWorks modeling and drawings
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Experience with inspection tools including Laser Tracker and CMM
- Excellent human interaction skills
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access controlled information under U.S. law
Granite State Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Granite State Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Granite State Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is described as having low employee contributions with the employer covering a substantial share in many cases. This reduces out-of-pocket costs alongside options like FSAs and wellness incentives.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are offered together with company-paid short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D insurance. Additional programs such as an EAP and voluntary worksite benefits expand the protection set.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is included to support long-term savings. The broader package is complemented by paid time off and holidays.
Granite State Manufacturing Insights
What We Do
Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is a New Hampshire-based precision manufacturer with more than 85 years of history and a clear purpose: building complex systems that support the U.S. Navy submarine fleet. From our facilities in Manchester and Nashua, NH, our 170+-person team produces precision-machined components, certified weldments, electromechanical assemblies, and integrated systems for U.S. Navy programs, including submarine life support, sonar, & communications systems. We hold AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR registrations — and we take those standards seriously, because the people who use what we build depend on them. GSM is a growing company. We've received Navy Supplier Development Funding across four programs, invested in advanced 5-axis machining, large-scale welding, and high-bay assembly capability, and helped build active training partnerships with Nashua Community College, Manchester Community College, and UMass Lowell — with machining and welding programs funded in full by the U.S. Navy. Machinists, welders, quality professionals, engineers, planners, and program managers are some of the roles we hire for. People who do their best work when the stakes are real. If that sounds like you, we'd like to talk.
Why Work With Us
We machine, weld, and assemble systems for U.S. Navy submarines. Not generic contract work — specific, high-consequence builds that have to be right. Family-owned for 85+ years. Two NH facilities. Work worth being good at.
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