Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering Staff

Location: Lima, OH, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: OH

City: Lima

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17572855

Description: 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 degree in engineering or related technical field preferred, Associates Degree with extensive Abrams Mfg. experience will be considered

- 10 years related experience preferred

- US Citizenship required

- 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

- Occasional travel required

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 www.gd.com. 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.

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.
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 degree in engineering or related technical field preferred, Associates Degree with extensive Abrams Mfg. experience will be considered

- 10 years related experience preferred

- US Citizenship required

- 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

- Occasional travel required

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 www.gd.com. 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.

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.