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Tool / Manufacturing Engineer

Scranton, PA, US
Full Time On-site

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Position Title: Tool / Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Scranton, PA, United States

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: PA

City: Scranton

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17432657

Description: General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting all production processes, creating new production processes as well as supporting new prototype parts.

Responsibilities:

Access / Navigate DNC software to load programs into CNC machines
Access / Navigate Oracle to find tooling and components.
Access / Navigate computer system to find part & assembly drawings
Create a basic Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Basic Formulas
Create a basic Microsoft Power Point presentation
Communicate progress and obstacles via E-Mail
The ability to write work instructions
Develop, and establish manufacturing process, primarily machining
Design work holding devices in 3D CAD
Create 2D drawings from 3D models
Select Tooling, Feeds, & Speeds for machining Aluminum, Armor, etc
Write CNC Machine Tool Programs in a CAM system 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Axis machines
Establish Assembly processes and procedures
Implement continuous improvement Ideas
Other duties as required

Systems used at GDLS Scranton include but not limited to:

PTC Creo 5 for 3D Modeling and 2D Drawings
Predator for DNC Storage and Communication
Oracle for Business Software
Gibbs CAM for CNC Programming
Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, & Outlook for documentation and communication

Position Requirements

High School Diploma minimum with relevant conventional and CNC machining experience, Associate degree in Engineering preferred
Technical training in related fields a plus
Computer skills, email, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 3D CAD (Creo a plus), CAM (GibbsCam a plus)
Experience with 3D modeling software; experience with Pro-E (Creo) is a plus (Preferred)
Personal time management and organizational skills
Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis

Good communication skills, oral, written, & visual
Must be a US Person

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting all production processes, creating new production processes as well as supporting new prototype parts.

Responsibilities:

Access / Navigate DNC software to load programs into CNC machines
Access / Navigate Oracle to find tooling and components.
Access / Navigate computer system to find part & assembly drawings
Create a basic Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Basic Formulas
Create a basic Microsoft Power Point presentation
Communicate progress and obstacles via E-Mail
The ability to write work instructions
Develop, and establish manufacturing process, primarily machining
Design work holding devices in 3D CAD
Create 2D drawings from 3D models
Select Tooling, Feeds, & Speeds for machining Aluminum, Armor, etc
Write CNC Machine Tool Programs in a CAM system 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Axis machines
Establish Assembly processes and procedures
Implement continuous improvement Ideas
Other duties as required

Systems used at GDLS Scranton include but not limited to:

PTC Creo 5 for 3D Modeling and 2D Drawings
Predator for DNC Storage and Communication
Oracle for Business Software
Gibbs CAM for CNC Programming
Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, & Outlook for documentation and communication

Position Requirements

High School Diploma minimum with relevant conventional and CNC machining experience, Associate degree in Engineering preferred
Technical training in related fields a plus
Computer skills, email, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 3D CAD (Creo a plus), CAM (GibbsCam a plus)
Experience with 3D modeling software; experience with Pro-E (Creo) is a plus (Preferred)
Personal time management and organizational skills
Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis

Good communication skills, oral, written, & visual
Must be a US Person

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



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General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.

We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.

Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.