About the Role:
Join an agile self-motivated team responsible for the planning and execution of engineering support for one of our key ground combat vehicle platforms.
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:
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending (eligible day one)
competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
401k Match (6%) (no vesting period)
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.)
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environmen
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities/ Assignments that you may be involved
Will lead the development of key strategies for the program assigned success
Leads the Engineering to Support Production (ESIP) team in the execution of contract scope by leading the team though the evaluation and resolution of problem reports in alignment with the needs of platforms Production Program to maintain on-time delivery of vehicles to the customer.
Ensures high quality corrective actions are developed, validated and approved through the GDLS change and validation process.
When required, will plan and manage individual projects that pose a significant risk to the production program.
Will manage projects within the agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to the highest quality.
Will understand and able to apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of project management to plan and execute the assigned programs engineering projects. This includes creating the project plans and schedules by working with ED&T (Engineering, Design & Technology) and other functional organizations with GDLS.
Will provide technical leadership to other functional organizations (PMO, SCM, M&CS, Finance, etc...) as necessary to ensure successful problem resolution and maintaining ongoing production of the program
Will lead the GDLS Engineering interface for the customer (PM ABCT) and will bridge to the larger GDLS engineering team
Ensures the team is aligned to meet the customer's needs in accordance with the contract and internal direction from GDLS Program office
Will forecast the engineering manpower for the project/program that candidate is assigned
Provides status of projects and any corrective action activities at various meetings within GDLS and with the customer
Develops and presents executive level summaries to various levels of GDLS leadership
Utilizes established metrics for monitoring project performances
Will manage and lead the team through proposal and contracting activities as required for the engineering area of responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
Bachelor's degree required in Engineering- Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering preferred (other technical and business degrees will be considered with relevant experience.)
MBA or advance businesses degree a plus
Minimum of 15 years' experience in the defense industry desired. (Will consider less years based on advanced degrees)
Demonstrated project engineering and /or program experience overseeing various complex technical projects
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus
Excellent communication skills required: written, verbal and presentation
Organizational capabilities to direct and lead others in a team-based environment
Analytical skills and ability to be able to direct and consult on technical issues and perform analysis
Knowledge/experience with business finances, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), scheduling tools and critical path analysis
Must have experience with US gov't programs (DoD)
The candidate will need to have knowledge and understanding of GDLS products, processes and capabilities
Team / Matrix management experience preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Experienced with developing and presenting of presentations using a variety of methods of media display
Additional Information
This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
Must be willing to work in an office, lab, proto-type and test site environments.
The candidate will need to have strong written and oral... For full info follow application link.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
