Senior Production Solutions Engineer – Cross-Functional

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive cross-functional issue resolution and retrofit planning for fielded vehicles. The role supports Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and other process improvements to enhance cost, quality, and schedule performance.

The successful candidate will own projects from initiation through closure, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Operations, and provide data-driven counsel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, defense, automotive, or complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support production and delivery of vehicles/products to the Customer, ensuring contractual and quality requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, GDLS Plants, and Engineering to resolve production-impacting issues.
• Coordinate development of retrofit plans for fielded vehicles that do not meet specifications.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and process improvement initiatives to improve cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Keep the Customer and GDLS Management aware of program issues requiring attention, providing clear communication, status, and recommendations.
• Lead project teams to implement established strategies, upgrades, or process changes within their area of responsibility.
• Fully own assigned projects from beginning to end, including planning, execution, risk management, and closure.
• Provide counsel and recommendations based on interpreting data/inputs from diverse sources and performing complex analysis.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

Master’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive cross-functional issue resolution and retrofit planning for fielded vehicles. The role supports Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and other process improvements to enhance cost, quality, and schedule performance.

The successful candidate will own projects from initiation through closure, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Operations, and provide data-driven counsel and