Logistics Project Engineering Lead

Sterling Heights, Michigan


Employer: General Dynamics Land Systems
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

About the Role:

This is an engineering project management role within the Logistics, Test, and Evaluation (LT&E) organization. The Logistics Project Engineering (LPE) lead manages projects relating to Army wheeled and tracked vehicle Technical Manuals (TMs), Logistics Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Training, and Test Support.

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.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget of Logistics projects, specifically Army Technical Manuals
  • Communicate with project team and internal stakeholders, including engineering and program office
  • Communicate with customer, representing GDLS in meetings and milestone reviews
  • Oversee bids and proposals, providing guidance to the LT&E estimating teams
  • Monitor project performance, including schedule and budget metrics and resource allocations
  • Interface with engineering to understand the technical details of tracked/wheeled vehicle projects
  • Lead problem solving efforts to address project issues and risks

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required (alternative degrees will be considered with applicable experience)
  • 7-10 years of experience in Defense industry, preferably in Engineering and/or Logistics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable leading meetings and project teams
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Working knowledge of Army vehicle platforms
  • Military experience a plus
  • Experience writing or validating Technical Manuals a plus
  • Experience using Teamcenter, reading engineering drawings, and/or using CAD models a plus

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced 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 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, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track


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 benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Created: 2024-07-03
Reference: 12733
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Sterling Heights
ZIP: 48310


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