Area Manager, Engineering Operational Excellence & Business Operations (Senior Career)

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Position Title: Area Manager, Engineering Operational Excellence & Business Operations (Senior Career)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 14845405

Date Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Description: About the Position

An exciting opportunity to join the General Dynamics Engineering Leadership team. You will be part of a group that interfaces with all facets of the Engineering organization which enables relationship building & collaboration with other leaders. We are looking for an innovative change maker that is passionate about cultivating a team and thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. As the leader of the Engineering Operational Excellence & Business Operations team, you will lead a team that is accountable for a wide variety of activities. The team's responsibilities include continuous improvement, knowledge management, overhead budgets and support to capital planning, new business proposal development, facility re-configurations and process documentation within the Engineering organization.

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

Leadership

• Develop & support a positive culture within your team
• Motivate, evaluate, guide, develop & mentor the people on your team
• Ensure the team is held accountable to performance commitments
• Enable the success of your team by identifying and resolving any roadblocks
• Staff Management (e.g. performance management, talent development, etc.

Engineering Operational Excellence & Business Operations

• Drive identification and implementation of proactive continuous improvement actions which reduce cost, improve quality and throughput of Engineering processes
• Implement use of data analytics, business intelligence tools (Power-BI) and Intelligent Process Automation (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)
• Develop, status and coordinate l the Engineering overhead budget
• Develop, manage & coordinate execution of the Engineering technical and leadership training plans to mitigate knowledge gap risks
• Coordinate capital planning and facility re-configurations for the Engineering organization
• Develop & maintain web-based software applications and databases for internal use
• Support new business proposal development
• Oversee & facilitate changes to engineering processes
• Develop & execute an organizational strategic plan

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 or more years of relevant management & leadership experience
• Demonstrated high level of autonomous decision-making ability, with excellent organizational, written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work multiple requirements, challenges and opportunities concurrently

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Driven dynamic leader with courage to drive change
• Experience executing continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with intelligent process automation, data analytics and business intelligence tools
• Financial and / or budgetary management / forecasting experience
• Program management skills or experience
• Familiarity with Engineering processes

Additional Qualifications

• Able to work overtime when required
• Limited travel may be required
• Ability to report on-site as the primary work location

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.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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.
About the Position

An exciting opportunity to join the General Dynamics Engineering Leadership team. You will be part of a group that interfaces with all facets of the Engineering organization which enables relationship building & collaboration with other leaders. We are looking for an innovative change maker that is passionate about cultivating a team and thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. As the leader of the Engineering Operational Excellence & Business Operations team, you will lead a team that is accountable for a wide variety of activities. The team's responsibilities include continuous improvement, knowledge management, overhead budgets and support to capital planning, new business proposal development, facility re-configurations and process documentation within the Engineering organization.

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

Leadership

• Develop & support a positive culture within your team
• Motivate, evaluate, guide, develop & mentor the people on your team
• Ensure the team is held accountable to performance commitments
• Enable the success of your team by identifying and resolving any roadblocks
• Staff Management (e.g. performance management, talent development, etc.

Engineering Operational Excellence & Business Operations

• Drive identification and implementation of proactive continuous improvement actions which reduce cost, improve quality and throughput of Engineering processes
• Implement use of data analytics, business intelligence tools (Power-BI) and Intelligent Process Automation (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)
• Develop, status and coordinate l the Engineering overhead budget
• Develop, manage & coordinate execution of the Engineering technical and leadership training plans to mitigate knowledge gap risks
• Coordinate capital planning and facility re-configurations for the Engineering organization
• Develop & maintain web-based software applications and databases for internal use
• Support new business proposal development
• Oversee & facilitate changes to engineering processes
• Develop & execute an organizational strategic plan

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 or more years of relevant management & leadership experience
• Demonstrated high level of autonomous decision-making ability, with excellent organizational, written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work multiple requirements, challenges and opportunities concurrently

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Driven dynamic leader with courage to drive change
• Experience executing continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with intelligent process automation, data analytics and business intelligence tools
• Financial and / or budgetary management / forecasting experience
• Program management skills or experience
• Familiarity with Engineering processes

Additional Qualifications

• Able to work overtime when required
• Limited travel may be required
• Ability to report on-site as the primary work location

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.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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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