General Dynamics Land Systems Hiring for Materials and Analysis Manager at Sterling Heights, Michigan Full Time

Position Description:

About the Role:
As a member of the Analysis & Structures Team, which supports the
management of some of our labs.  You will be joining a dynamic group of
engineers responsible for the providing technical oversight for a family
of ground vehicles. The engineer will participate in activities manpower
planning, talent acquisition, performance evaluations along with
guidance in the areas of RCCA, failure analysis, obsolescence and
re-certifications as required.
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.
Hybrid or onsite
Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up
to 100% at times.
What We Offer:
Starting your career or you are an experience 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/Expect:
This position will lead a staff of about 20 diverse engineers from
several engineering disciplines. It includes manpower planning, hiring,
DEI, performance evaluations and other personnel related actions.
This position is responsible for a group of laboratories (Materials Lab,
Hydraulic/Suspension Lab, Air Flow Lab, and the Dynamometer Lab)
providing technical oversight as needed, and administrative oversight to
ensure effective lab operation.
This position supports current Production and Supplier RCCA, failure
analysis, obsolescence, substitution, re-certification as required.
Ensures lab safety processes and works with GDLS health and safety to
ensure that proper safety protocols are in place and followed.
Oversees that lab equipment is properly maintained and in good working
order. Coordinates the writing of capital projects to replace aging
equipment and arrange for repair and preventative maintenance of
existing equipment. In addition, will be involved with the strategic
planning of lab improvements, expansion and new capabilities as new
technologies are introduced and implemented.
Manages the Materials Engineering function which includes, drawing
review, engineering support, lab testing and HazMat review and contract
deliverable creation.
Manages analysis group including FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics) operation and ant Dimensional Analysis
functions.
Ensures software and manpower needs are met and analysis is completed on
schedule for areas of responsibility.
Participates in Process Improvement, systematic RCCA and other process
optimization activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
BS in Chemistry, Materials Engineering or Materials Science or
Mechanical E