Manufacturing Engineering Staff

Limachamber; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Lima, Ohio, is seeking an experienced manufacturing program and project management professional. You will lead investigations and reporting on production programs and plant modernization, driving capital projects and government-funded initiatives.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and external partners to minimize issues and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or technical field.
• 10 years related experience preferred.
• 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; Creo or equivalent highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Management, investigation, and reporting on manufacturing tasks for current and future production programs.
• Management, investigation, and reporting on plant modernization tasks and industrial base studies, incl. 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 procurements, schedules, budgets, and action items to minimize/eliminate problems.
• Serve as technical liaison between engineers, skilled trades, and related disciplines.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations at GDLS Lima Operations.
• Interface with Government, GDLS Divisional office, and vendors.
• Coach and mentor salary bargaining unit engineers through team-based coordination of technical tasks.
• Maintain safe work practices and safe work environment.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Associates Degree with Abrams Mfg. experience

Tools

MS Office

Creo

MS Project

Job description

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. Lets 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’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred, Associates Degree with extensive Abrams Mfg. experience will be considered
• 10 years related experience preferred
• 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

Licenses / Certifications: N/A