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Manufacturing Engineer, Wire Harness Manufacturing

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Walker, MI

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Budget Management, Capacity Utilization, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electricity, Lean Manufacturing, Line Balancing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Military, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Product/Service Launch, Production Management, Productivity Management, Prototyping, Regulations, SolidWorks, Staff Training, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Wire Harness
LOCATION
Walker, MI
POSTED
1 day ago

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.     
 
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role   
The Wire Harness Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and direction to production and development of manufacturing processes to ensure a quality product that is on time and within budget for our Grand Rapids, MI location.  The manufacturing engineer will monitor and identify opportunities for improvement that increase productivity and product quality.  The ideal candidate will have a natural drive to improve processes and the ability to collaborate with a dynamic team on projects that improve the way defense products work around the world.  
 
  • Analyze existing systems and processes to identify and reduce non-value-added activities to improve the manufacturing throughput of wire harness assemblies
  • Conceive, design, and develop manufacturing processes for introduction of new products
  • Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including work instructions, flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing
  • Hands-on approach to problem solving and
  • Conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, and mentor production personnel
  • Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies to eliminate waste
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local and national regulations
Required Skills & Qualifications    
  • BS Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.  Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree 
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering preferred
  • 7+ years of wire harness manufacturing required 
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office 365, Capital Formboard, AutoCAD & SolidWorks
  • Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles 
  • Hands-on experience building small prototypes 
  • Ability to collaborate with program managers, production supervisors, customers, and department managers to provide daily direction and guidance to production associates 

About the Company

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General Dynamics Land Systems US

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/

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