INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as advisor and assistant in administering approved plans and programs in accordance with company policies and procedures or general instructions
• Responsible for oversite of the prototype shop facilities and fabrication department
• Provide direction necessary for efficient and timely performance of prototype component fabrication, vehicle build and test requirements for product development and program management of company projects
• Coordinate with the Mishawaka Manufacturing Campus (MMC) personnel, to allow efficient hand off to serial production
• Responsible for experimental operations project labor, materials, and equipment with an annual average value of several multi-million dollars
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls, through one or more subordinate levels of supervision, the entire function of the experimental operation, as it relates to component fabrication, assembly of prototype vehicles (components), representing new product design
• Subordinate functions include the acquisition and coordination of materials and components, fabrication of parts and assemblies, and assembly of prototype components/vehicles
• Schedules and coordinates the various project and shop functions necessary to meet project milestone, schedule dates and budgets
• Participates in Engineering Department annual budget forecast, preparing manpower projections, capital equipment, and supply requirements
• Implements, supports, and maintains department procedures, systems and records required to meet Government contract requirements, as well as good commercial practice
• Delegates position of responsibility to subordinate supervisors, but does not relinquish any part of accountability for overall results in the control of equipment and tools, repair and maintenance of department vehicle fleet, vehicle and assembly teardown 
• Formulates procedures and/or plans for cost control, schedules, methods improvement, manpower levels and timekeeping for department personnel
• Ensures that effective training of personnel is conducted to fulfill present and future needs, evaluates the effectiveness of subordinate supervision, and promotes effective employee-management relations
• Responsible for effectively recommending all personnel actions related to hiring, termination, transfer, promotion, work assignment, discipline, vacation, performance evaluations, salary increases, etc., of subordinate personnel
• Help with hands on support of vehicle builds and fabrication as necessary to meet timing

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in management or minimum of 10 years’ experience in the related field with sound background in supervision, management practices and engineering operations
• Requires the leadership, organizational and technical skills to plan and execute assigned prototype build programs, meeting, or exceeding AMG goals and all, internal and external customer requirements

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be required