Electrical Fabrication Lab - Supervisor

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to lead a dynamic team in fabricating advanced electrical harnesses for military vehicles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical projects while ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The successful candidate will leverage their engineering expertise to mentor personnel, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace and defense sector.

Benefits

Healthcare including medical, dental, vision

401k Match (6%)

Educational Assistance

9-80 Work Schedule

Onsite Cafeteria

Fitness Center

Outdoor fitness track

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering or related fields.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of harness fabrication processes and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-20 personnel in fabricating wire harnesses and electrical equipment.
• Approve shop work orders and manage material requests.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Lean Methodology

MS Office Suite

Electrical Fabrication Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Capital Harness

Job description

Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Operate as a technical advisor of 10-20+ bargaining unit personnel that fabricate wire harnesses, prototype Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and complex electrical test equipment
• Approve and process shop work orders (SWOs) and manage material requested from the stock room.
• Monitor shop work order status and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction for personnel to ensure customers' needs are met.
• Participate in status meetings and cross shift meetings as necessary.
• Provide input on quotations and bids for new work.
• Ensure personnel are trained/certified to perform operations tasks prior to assignment.
• Assist Area Manager with approving daily timecards of Prototype Shop personnel.
• Follow all EHSI, SP, and corporate policies and directives. Also ensure Prototype Shop personnel and visitors do likewise.
• Facilitate involvement and development of a Whole System Business Model (WSBM) Team and its members as Team Advisor.
• Create, maintain, and foster continuous improvement and lean strategies: reduce cycle times and floor inventories, reduce cost and improve employee participation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications Sought

• 5-7 years of related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred. Other engineering-related disciplines may be considered. Significant additional related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and schematics to build electrical harnesses and equipment to customer specification
• Knowledge of harness fabrication processes and techniques
• Knowledge of components used to fabricate electrical harnesses and equipment
• Knowledge of electrical fabrication equipment and processes
• Knowledge of inspection processes and techniques
• Knowledge of metal fabricating equipment and process for building or modifying electrical boxes
• Capable of obtaining IPC J-STD-001 Trainer certification
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Capital Harness, project management skills, lean methodology, and continuous improvement
• Ability to Work overtime and 2nd shift as necessary
• Ability to obtain ASR card
• Must have valid driver's license