Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Budgeting, Change Control, Communication Skills, Content Delivery Network (CDN), Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Software, Establish Priorities, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Military/DoD Standards, Mobile Devices, Negotiation Skills, Network Debugging, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Engineer, Software Engineering, Staff Training, Surveillance, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
Description
Mass Properties Specialist/Engineer
Job Description
The Mass Properties Specialist/Engineer collects, organizes, and controls, sub-system and component data on Space, Weight and Power (SWaP). The primary responsibility of the Mass Properties Specialist/Engineer is to ensure that SWaP data is current, accurate and change controlled. The Mass Properties Specialist/Engineer supports control of SWaP at the system level by developing and managing SWaP allocations at the subsystem level.
Key Job Elements:
- Develop and maintain SWaP databases, mass property metrics and vehicle power budget allocations
- Create weight targets, estimate and track part/assembly weights allocations at vehicle, system and sub-system levels
- Monitor and report SWaP data, address adverse SWaP trends and develop/assess Corrective Actions (CAs) for the assigned Program
- Gather, maintain and analyze transportability data in accordance with National, International, and Military standards
- Support the development and implementation of SWAP and transportability in processes and tools, and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Train and educate personnel in GDLS-C SWAP process and tool methodology
- Perform Engineering calculations in support of SWaP and transportability performance allocations to requirements
- Perform impact analysis of SwAP and transportability requirements changes
- Develop vehicle ballast plans and ballast concepts for vehicle production and test activities
- Develop checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and ensure technical accuracy and completeness
Required Qualifications:
- University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience
- Ability to read, interpret, and critique Engineering and vendor drawings
- An understanding of the general concepts of quality systems, defect detection, defect analysis and reporting
- Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
- Effective planning, analytical and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated strength in MS Office applications and other engineering software
- Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
- Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
Preferred Qualifications:
- P. Eng or the ability to obtain a P. Eng
- Knowledge of automotive design
Working Conditions
Physical Conditions and Hazards:
1) Physical Environment: Office
2) Hazards: NA
Physical Demands Description:
Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.
Equipment Utilized:
- Computer
- Phone
- Mobile device
Medical Surveillance:
May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)
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General Dynamics Land Systems
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.