About the Role
Operate as a technical advisor of 10-20 UAW bargaining unit personnel that fabricate wire harnesses, prototype Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and complex electrical test equipment
Approve and process shop work orders (SWOs) and manage material requested from the stock room
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.
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 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

• Monitor shop work order status and initiate corrective actions as necessary
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction for personnel to ensure customers' needs are met
• Participate in status meetings and cross shift meetings as necessary
• Provide input on quotations and bids for new work
• Ensure personnel are trained/certified to perform operations tasks prior to assignment
• Assist Area Manager with approving daily timecards of Prototype Shop personnel
• Follow all EHSI, SP, and corporate policies and directives. Also ensure Prototype Shop personnel and visitors do likewise.
• Facilitate involvement and development of a Whole System Business Model (WSBM) Team and its members as Team Advisor
• Create, maintain, and foster continuous improvement and lean strategies: reduce cycle times and floor inventories, reduce cost and improve employee participation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications Sought

• 5-7 years of related experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical
• Engineering Technology preferred. Other engineering-related disciplines may be considered.
• Significant additional related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and schematics to build electrical harnesses and equipment to customer specification
• Knowledge of harness fabrication processes and techniques
• Knowledge of components used to fabricate electrical harnesses and equipment
• Knowledge of electrical fabrication equipment and processes
• Knowledge of inspection processes and techniques
• Knowledge of metal fabricating equipment and process for building or modifying electrical boxes
• Capable of obtaining IPC J-STD-001 Trainer certification
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Capital Harness, project management skills, lean methodology, and continuous improvement
• Ability to Work overtime and 2nd shift as necessary
• Ability to obtain ASR card
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have valid driver's license