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Position Title: Tracked Systems Management - Abrams Production Lead
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Career Level: Senior
Requisition ID: 15369581
Date Posted: Dec 16, 2024
Description: 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 communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required.
- This position will require travel up to 20% when needed (both domestic and/or foreign) as needed
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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 communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required.
- This position will require travel up to 20% when needed (both domestic and/or foreign) as needed
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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