Job Description

Position Description:
- Position on the Weld Engineering Team primarily supporting off-shift production.
- The primary deliverable is providing welding process training and validation for production welders / welding processes.
- Delivers hands-on military grade welding training, instruction and assessments to production welders, field service reps, etc. in on-site or field locations classrooms, production floor and field settings.
- Applies welding skills / experience, including but not limited to, GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW standards utilizing various metal alloys.
- Maintains welding training quality through welder process audits, additional instructions, and/or assessments on the production floor or field.
- Supports welder on-the-job training efforts.
- Provides training / instructions to production employees in Powered Industrial Vehicle Operations and Overhead Crane Operations.
- Supports and contributes to the Welding Engineering Team initiatives, such as: developing / qualifying new welding procedures to AWS and Military welding code requirements; welding vendor services reviews / assessments; welding technology research, development and application studies; welding processes prototype development.
- Support robotic welding equipment programming and troubleshooting.
- P erform product non-conformance evaluation and dispositions.
- M anage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment.

Position Requirements:
- Possess or obtain AWS CWI certification within 6 months of job acceptance.
- Associates / Bachelor's Degree in technical field preferred.
- 5 years related experience required; 7+ years preferred.
- US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.
- M ust be able to obtain/maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain in-plant licenses including but not limited to IVO (powered industrial vehicle operator) and radio-controlled overhead crane.
- Compliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) required.
- Demonstration of proficiency in welding & fabrication of large heavy structure weldments utilizing various metal alloys.
- Demonstration of knowledge and skill level with JSMC welding processes - GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW .
- Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Excellent written and presentation communications skills.
- Proficient with MS software required and parametric 3D software such as 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. 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 [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.