Section Manager, Logistics Engineering Design

Job Description

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading the activities of 15+ Logistics Engineering Professionals within the Logistics Engineering Design (LE) 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

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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Lead and guide teams of Logistics Engineers across several programs to develop contract deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Manage the performance of Logistics Front End Analysis (FEA) and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), to include Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Supportability Analysis (SA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Analysis to identify resources required to maintain and support the design. Experience with COMPASS software required.
• Manage the review of drawings, Change Requests (CR), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), computer models and other technical documentation to identify maintenance and supply support requirements for designs.
• Manage the development of operator source data in support of ILS product development.
• Direct the assessment of emerging designs for requirements compliance and recommend design alternatives to enhance supportability and maintainability.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance, and mentor logistics Engineering staff regarding all aspects to Design for Supportability and Log Product development.
• Support and teach the development, input, update of LSAR/LMI data requirements in accordance with GEIA-STD-0007 and MIL-STD-1388-2B.
• Develop BOEs, project plans, budgets, forecasts, and schedule of Logistics Engineering scope.
• Interface with Integrated Logistics Support staff and Engineering to ensure adequate funding and support for Logistics Engineering programs.
• Work with ILS Management, Test, Logistics, and Engineering groups to plan and execute engineering and logistics programs per customer requirements.
• Assess and report Earned Value status for each assigned activity.
• Review manpower planning data to ensure accuracy of and meet staffing requirements for Logistics Engineering.
• Work with RAM/S Engineering Manager to establish department goals and objectives necessary achieve division and directorate goals and objectives.
• Assign department goals and objectives to direct reports.
• Continuously develop department employees, and identify/develop successors.
• Establish and maintain high customer and user satisfaction.
• Submit and support execution of IRAD and Capital Requests for Logistics Engineering.
• Review and approve all program and overhead expense reports.
• Manage department processes, procedures, guidelines, and metrics. Continuously improve and update as needed.
• Perform administrative duties to include, but are not limited to: performance appraisals, tracking labor reporting, time card approvals, preparing and presenting status reports, recommending and obtaining funding for training, attending and conducting staff meetings.
• Clearly communicate expectations to LE staff.
• Actively seek and listen to input from LE staff.
• Responsible for setting section priorities and providing guidance to direct reports.
• Represent RAM/S Engineering Manager, and act as Manager's delegate when requested.

Qualifications Sought

• 10+ years engineering/defense experience, including 5 years in a Supportability related field.
• Bachelor Degree in engineering discipline.
• Army or Marine military experience highly desirable.
• Hands on experience in the operation and maintenance of ground combat vehicles highly desirable.
• Must be a pro-active leader, with demonstrated technical leadership experience overseeing complex projects.
• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience with Systems Engineering,
• Maintainability, Supportability, Logistics Engineering, LMI/LSAR, and Technical Manual development.
• Must possess working knowledge in the areas of Reliability, Maintenance Engineering, Training, Technical Publications, Val/Ver, and Integrated Logistics Support.
• Must have knowledge of US Government acquisition procedures and processes
• Must have experience conducting Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and Supportability Analysis (SA), to include Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis.
• Experience with COMPASS software required.
• Experience with LMI/LSAR software required.
• Experience with EVMS required.
• Thorough working know of US Army Logistics support structure, policies, and procedures.
• Must possess good supervisory skills and strong communication skills essential for making presentations and briefings to internal and external customers as well as to senior staff.
• Must possess knowledge of IPS, CMMI, and ISO9000 processes, and be experienced with problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills essential for interacting with Government and GDLS personnel with varying backgrounds and missions as well as for facilitating process implementation and improvement.
• Must be able to work overtime periodically as required, including weekends and holidays as schedule dictates.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Must be able to qualify for a secret clearance.

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.