PROJECT ENGINEER (MID-CAREER)

Company: General Dynamics Land Systems
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

About the Position:

Ultimately responsible for the planning and execution of engineering projects. Ensure all obligations are clearly identified to successfully meet project cost, schedule and technical performance requirements.

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:
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 and 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, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
  • Possess, understand and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects
  • Create project plans and integrated master schedules by working with the engineering organization
  • Lead projects and technical teams in the design, validation and configuration management of platform product improvements
  • Manage all projects within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety
  • Prepare bids and support any applicable proposal development efforts
  • Provide support to other functional organizations (Program Office, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Finance, etc) as necessary to ensure successful project completion
  • Forecast all engineering manpower for the engineering projects for which you are responsible
  • Coordinate and support the development of corrective action activities with respect to project milestones, data deliverables and manpower resources
  • Identify critical issues requiring action in a timely manner and manage to closure
  • Develop and present executive level summaries
  • Utilize established metrics for monitoring project performance Position requirements:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering preferred. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience. Advanced/additional degree in Business Administration a plus.
    • 10+ years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries
    • Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing simple or complex technical projects
    • Proven experience in technical interface with customers and ability to lead multi-functional teams
    • Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
    • Organizational capabilities to direct and lead others in a team based environment
    • Analytical skills and ability to direct and consult on technical analyses
    • Must be willing to travel (domestic and/or foreign) as needed
    • Proficiency in Windows XP, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office with adequate computer skills to manage the development of presentations and other methods of media display
    • Knowledge of business finances, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.
    • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
      
      GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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