Section Manager – Weld Engineering

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Position Title: Section Manager - Weld Engineering

Location: Lima, OH, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: OH

City: Lima

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17582857

Description: Job Description:

Position Description:

- Management Leadership role for Weld Engineering to include NBU Weld Engineers

- Provide Assistance on managing departmental budgets such as program support, NRE, OME, DCI, etc.

- Provide and manage technical support for welding process training and validation for production welders and welding processes at GDLS Lima Operations

- Provide and manage training and instructions to production employees in Powered Industrial Vehicle Operations and Overhead Crane Operations.at GDLS Lima Operations

- Provide technical interface with internal and external customers which include representatives from the Government, General Dynamics Land Systems Divisional office, and suppliers

- Provide and manage product design interpretation, non-conformance dispositions, engineering changes, root cause analysis, and production problem reports

- Provide and manage product design definition including development and maintenance of flat file and contractual requirements.

- Ensure all Liaison Engineering labor charging practices are accurate and meet GDLS standards

- Coach and mentor NBU engineers through team-based coordination of technical tasks

- Manage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment

Position Requirements:

- Bachelor degree in engineering field required

- Minimum of 10 years related experience required

- US Citizenship required

- Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD Secret Security Clearance

- Must be able to meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle safe entry

- Functional understanding of manufacturing, product design / GD&T, and configuration management

- Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis

- Demonstrated program / project management skills and organization

- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

- Proficient with MS software required and Creo or equivalent highly desired

- Occasional travel required

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.
Job Description:

Position Description:

- Management Leadership role for Weld Engineering to include NBU Weld Engineers

- Provide Assistance on managing departmental budgets such as program support, NRE, OME, DCI, etc.

- Provide and manage technical support for welding process training and validation for production welders and welding processes at GDLS Lima Operations

- Provide and manage training and instructions to production employees in Powered Industrial Vehicle Operations and Overhead Crane Operations.at GDLS Lima Operations

- Provide technical interface with internal and external customers which include representatives from the Government, General Dynamics Land Systems Divisional office, and suppliers

- Provide and manage product design interpretation, non-conformance dispositions, engineering changes, root cause analysis, and production problem reports

- Provide and manage product design definition including development and maintenance of flat file and contractual requirements.

- Ensure all Liaison Engineering labor charging practices are accurate and meet GDLS standards

- Coach and mentor NBU engineers through team-based coordination of technical tasks

- Manage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment

Position Requirements:

- Bachelor degree in engineering field required

- Minimum of 10 years related experience required

- US Citizenship required

- Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD Secret Security Clearance

- Must be able to meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle safe entry

- Functional understanding of manufacturing, product design / GD&T, and configuration management

- Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis

- Demonstrated program / project management skills and organization

- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

- Proficient with MS software required and Creo or equivalent highly desired

- Occasional travel required

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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