Manufacturing Engineering Staff

General Dynamics Land Systems; Fort Shawnee (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in the United States is seeking a senior-level manufacturing program manager to oversee current and future production programs. You will lead capital and government-funded projects, coordinate across engineering and trades, and liaise with government and vendors to ensure timelines and budgets are met.

Responsibilities include strategic planning for plant modernization, economic analyses, and mentoring engineers while maintaining safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field preferred; Associates Degree with Abrams Mfg. experience will be considered
• 10 years related experience preferred
• US Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance
• Manufacturing process and equipment experience desired
• Demonstrated project management skills and organization
• Excellent written and presentation communications skills
• Proficient with MS software required and Creo or equivalent highly desired
• Occasional travel required

Responsibilities

• Management, investigation, and reporting on manufacturing related tasks for current and future production programs
• Management, investigation, and reporting on plant modernization tasks and industrial base studies. Including economic analysis and project prioritization
• Plan strategies and development of capital and government funded projects for plant equipment improvements
• Lead and manage capital and government funding projects, including project procurements, schedules, budgets, and action items required to minimize/eliminate problems
• Function as technical liaison between engineers, skilled trades, and other related disciplines
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing operations at GDLS Lima Operations
• Provide technical interface with internal and external customers which include representatives from the Government, General dynamics Land Systems Divisional office, and vendors.
• Coach and mentor salary bargaining unit engineers through team-based coordination of technical tasks
• Manage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field

Associates Degree with Abrams experience

Tools

Creo or equivalent

MS Office

Job description

About GDLS:

General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges. Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Position Description:

• Management, investigation, and reporting on manufacturing related tasks for current and future production programs
• Management, investigation, and reporting on plant modernization tasks and industrial base studies. Including economic analysis and project prioritization
• Plan strategies and development of capital and government funded projects for plant equipment improvements
• Lead and manage capital and government funding projects, including project procurements, schedules, budgets, and action items required to minimize/eliminate problems
• Function as technical liaison between engineers, skilled trades, and other related disciplines
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing operations at GDLS Lima Operations
• Provide technical interface with internal and external customers which include representatives from the Government, General dynamics Land Systems Divisional office, and vendors.
• Coach and mentor salary bargaining unit engineers through team-based coordination of technical tasks
• Manage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field preferred, Associates Degree with extensive Abrams Mfg. experience will be considered
• 10 years related experience preferred
• US Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance
• Manufacturing process and equipment experience desired
• Demonstrated project management skills and organization
• Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis
• Excellent written and presentation communications skills
• Proficient with MS software required and Creo or equivalent highly desired
• Occasional travel required