Engineering Manager - Human Factors
Responsibilities for this Position Job description Job Description About the Role:
General Dynamics is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Area Manager for the Specialty Engineering function.
This position will be responsible for managing a team of engineers in the areas of Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Radiation / Nuclear / EMI Engineering, System Safety Engineering, Obsolescence Surveillance, and Risk Management.
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/Onsite:
Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100% 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 positions 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:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
Strategy & Planning Collaborate with other Area Managers to assess common needs and deficiencies.
Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to plan out development, analysis, and test activities across multiple programs.
Develop and maintain long-term roadmaps that align with organizational and business strategies.
Develop and maintain organizational work products, including charters, process workflows, training materials, budget plans, personnel assignments, organizational charts, metrics, etc.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and associated staff training plans.
Acquisition & Development Oversee the development and maintenance of technical plans, schedules, reports, and performance metrics.
Coordinate research on new methods and technologies that can fulfill organizational and business needs.
Work with other Area Managers to develop critical infrastructure.
Interact and negotiate with suppliers to secure commitments on delivery of materials and other resources.
Operational Management Manage Area budgets, schedules, and work assignments to ensure worked is performed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
Develop and submit proposals for new / modified work scope.
Identify and schedule manpower needs, tools, and training requirements.
Hire, train, and mentor employees to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully meet Area objectives.
Develop and track department metrics and take action when appropriate.
Maintain ISO certification and CMMI standing by participating in regular process audits.
Promote a team environment and facilitate intra- and inter-group coordination.
Participate in technical and program reviews.
Conduct employee performance appraisals.
Track cost and schedule performance for the Area.
Prepare weekly status reports.
Conduct staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants must possess the following leadership skills:
Experience managing teams of 10
engineers.
Experience managing budgets and schedules.
Experience with resource forecasting.
Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope.
Have exceptional customer service and communication skills, and be helpful and calm under pressure.
Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where the toolset is continuously evolving.
Be able to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.
Applicants should also have the following technical skillset:
Familiarity with HFE, EMI, and system safety standards (e.
g.
, ISO 26262 and MIL-STD-882E) Practical experience using MS Visio, MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Strong background in system safety analysis Familiarity in the development of autonomous systems Qualifications Sought:
BS in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering required Proven 10
record of experience with developing either military systems, civil avionics systems, or automotive systems Experience deriving Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) / Average Unit Production Cost (AUPC) Experience with reading and understanding electrical schematics Familiarity with model-based design methods (e.
g.
SysML) Additional Information / Desired Experience This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.
(Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required.
Works well in team and individually.
Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
PI226152136Back To Search ResultsGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.
Recommended Skills Auditing Automotive Industry Autonomous System Avionic Business Process Improvement Business Requirements Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
General Dynamics is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Area Manager for the Specialty Engineering function.
This position will be responsible for managing a team of engineers in the areas of Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Radiation / Nuclear / EMI Engineering, System Safety Engineering, Obsolescence Surveillance, and Risk Management.
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/Onsite:
Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100% 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 positions 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:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
Strategy & Planning Collaborate with other Area Managers to assess common needs and deficiencies.
Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to plan out development, analysis, and test activities across multiple programs.
Develop and maintain long-term roadmaps that align with organizational and business strategies.
Develop and maintain organizational work products, including charters, process workflows, training materials, budget plans, personnel assignments, organizational charts, metrics, etc.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and associated staff training plans.
Acquisition & Development Oversee the development and maintenance of technical plans, schedules, reports, and performance metrics.
Coordinate research on new methods and technologies that can fulfill organizational and business needs.
Work with other Area Managers to develop critical infrastructure.
Interact and negotiate with suppliers to secure commitments on delivery of materials and other resources.
Operational Management Manage Area budgets, schedules, and work assignments to ensure worked is performed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
Develop and submit proposals for new / modified work scope.
Identify and schedule manpower needs, tools, and training requirements.
Hire, train, and mentor employees to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully meet Area objectives.
Develop and track department metrics and take action when appropriate.
Maintain ISO certification and CMMI standing by participating in regular process audits.
Promote a team environment and facilitate intra- and inter-group coordination.
Participate in technical and program reviews.
Conduct employee performance appraisals.
Track cost and schedule performance for the Area.
Prepare weekly status reports.
Conduct staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants must possess the following leadership skills:
Experience managing teams of 10
engineers.
Experience managing budgets and schedules.
Experience with resource forecasting.
Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope.
Have exceptional customer service and communication skills, and be helpful and calm under pressure.
Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where the toolset is continuously evolving.
Be able to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.
Applicants should also have the following technical skillset:
Familiarity with HFE, EMI, and system safety standards (e.
g.
, ISO 26262 and MIL-STD-882E) Practical experience using MS Visio, MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Strong background in system safety analysis Familiarity in the development of autonomous systems Qualifications Sought:
BS in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering required Proven 10
record of experience with developing either military systems, civil avionics systems, or automotive systems Experience deriving Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) / Average Unit Production Cost (AUPC) Experience with reading and understanding electrical schematics Familiarity with model-based design methods (e.
g.
SysML) Additional Information / Desired Experience This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.
(Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required.
Works well in team and individually.
Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
PI226152136Back To Search ResultsGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.
Recommended Skills Auditing Automotive Industry Autonomous System Avionic Business Process Improvement Business Requirements Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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