Tool / Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Scranton, PA, seeks a hands-on machinist to load CNC programs, navigate tooling systems, and prepare part drawings. You will develop processes for machining aluminum and armor components, create work instructions, and generate 2D drawings from 3D models.

Proficiency in Creo, GibbsCam, DNC, and Oracle is beneficial, along with Excel/PowerPoint skills. Associates degree is preferred; a strong machining background is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma minimum with relevant conventional and CNC machining experience.
• Associate degree in Engineering preferred.
• Technical training in related fields is a plus.
• Experience with 3D modeling software (Creo) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Access / Navigate DNC software to load programs into CNC machines
• Access / Navigate Oracle to find tooling and components
• Access / Navigate computer system to find part & assembly drawings
• Create a basic Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Basic Formulas
• Create a basic Microsoft Power Point presentation
• Communicate progress and obstacles via E-Mail
• The ability to write work instructions
• Develop, and establish manufacturing process, primarily machining
• Design work holding devices in 3D CAD
• Create 2D drawings from 3D models
• Select Tooling, Feeds, & Speeds for machining Aluminum, Armor, etc
• Write CNC Machine Tool Programs in a CAM system 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Axis machines
• Establish Assembly processes and procedures
• Implement continuous improvement Ideas
• Other duties as required

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

GibbsCAM

DNC software

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Oracle

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.

Responsibilities

• Access / Navigate DNC software to load programs into CNC machines
• Access / Navigate Oracle to find tooling and components.
• Access / Navigate computer system to find part & assembly drawings
• Create a basic Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Basic Formulas
• Create a basic Microsoft Power Point presentation
• Communicate progress and obstacles via E-Mail
• The ability to write work instructions
• Develop, and establish manufacturing process, primarily machining
• Design work holding devices in 3D CAD
• Create 2D drawings from 3D models
• Select Tooling, Feeds, & Speeds for machining Aluminum, Armor, etc
• Write CNC Machine Tool Programs in a CAM system 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Axis machines
• Establish Assembly processes and procedures
• Implement continuous improvement Ideas
• Other duties as required

Systems used at GDLS Scranton

• PTC Creo 5 for 3D Modeling and 2D Drawings
• Predator for DNC Storage and Communication
• Oracle for Business Software
• Gibbs CAM for CNC Programming
• Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, & Outlook for documentation and communication

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma minimum with relevant conventional and CNC machining experience, Associate degree in Engineering preferred
• Technical training in related fields a plus
• Computer skills, email, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 3D CAD (Creo a plus), CAM (GibbsCam a plus)
• Experience with 3D modeling software; experience with Pro-E (Creo) is a plus (Preferred)
• Personal time management and organizational skills
• Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis
• Good communication skills, oral, written, & visual
• Must be a US Person