Position Description:
Position Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess not only excellent communication and interpersonal skills but also a strong work ethic contributing to the team's success in meeting multiple objectives both efficiently and economically.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Electrical Engineering is preferred) or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Technology (Electrical Engineering preferred). Preferred candidates will also have a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
A thorough knowledge of the following is required: plant layout, material handling and storage techniques, and equipment / systems installation and modification to include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, welding, painting, and metal preparation.
Experience in field work with the ability to determine conformance with plans and specifications is preferred.
The successful candidate will also be knowledgeable in OSHA / health and safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards.
Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools are strongly desired.
Computer knowledge of CAD engineering layouts is beneficial.
Must be able to spend majority of time on manufacturing floor, significant time in outside and adverse weather conditions is occasionally required.
The successful candidate must be a U. S. citizen and be able to obtain secret level security clearance.
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.