Manufacturing Project Lead

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
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 Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending. Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%). 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 environment. Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track. Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role Lead the Abrams M1E3 Jump Start Efforts for US Manufacturing from contract award through System Requirements Review. Support the Abrams Futures Program Office efforts to shape, capture, and win the next phase of the program. Primary interface for US Manufacturing with Program Office and the customer. Keep M&CS leadership and Program Office management informed on readiness all program aspects. Specific tasks in this phase include: Develop and maintain IMS as directed by contract requirements. Monitor contract requirements assigned to Manufacturing and their allocation to the production plants. Develop and foster a cohesive team environment between prototype and production teams. Future phases the tasks with include: EBOM development, Make/Buy Input, ERP execution, MBOM development, and material procurement. Direct the establishment and management of prototype build BOM in TeamCenter. Direct MRs for material required to mitigate program risk. Track material status and address "late to need" issues with plant and SCM leads. Manage and track plant readiness for prototype builds. Qualifications Sought Demonstrated ability to work independently. Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success. Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication. Strong technical writing and presentation skills sought. Bachelor's degree required. 7 to 10 years of experience.