Welding Engineer (Mid level / Sr level)

Responsibilities for this Position Position Title: Welding Engineer (Mid level / Sr level) Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States Category: Manufacturing Operations Job Type: Full-Time Country: United States State: MI City: Sterling Heights Remote Work Options: On-Site Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance Career Level: Mid-Career Requisition ID: 14985299 Date Posted: Oct 1, 2024 Description: 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 Work manufacturing process technology development efforts focusing on welding, plate processing, and material advancements. Support new material characterizations (armor steel, armor aluminum, titanium, magnesium, stainless steel...), and welding of such materials. Lead manufacturing continuous improvement activities focused on reducing vehicle costs and operator safety. Support production programs with a focus on welding and overall fabrication of combat vehicle structures. Support suppliers with weld related issues. Ensure GDLS is utilizing latest technologies available out in industry. Develop, support and execute research and development efforts of process technology advancements to position GDLS to meet current and future requirements. Develop future major equipment planning including evaluations of detail equipment, writing of equipment specifications, alternate solution analysis, ROI analysis, and strategic planning to ensure GDLS is positioned to sustain current and future production requirements. Resolve / assist in resolution of plants' or supplier manufacturing issues Assist plants on process bids, process launches, and production (welding is main focus) Work with engineering to resolve design and processing issues Develop into a division subject matter expert for welding armor materials Participate in virtual builds of different subsystems / system to identify potential areas of improvement and process requirements along with proposes process solutions Prepare weekly / monthly progress reports, to include presentations to SHC & GDLS management of programs status, successes and issues Participate in the development of project schedules, including material need dates and schedule to be able to incorporate changes. Monitor project schedules, requirements, progress, and delivery dates for all efforts including program and project efforts. Develop recovery plans in conjunction with plants and leadership. Qualifications Sought Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or other with applicable experience Must be capable of handling large projects from planning, scheduling, and budget development Must be capable of having ability to support plants and division for analysis, planning and execution of future major equipment purchases Must be capable of have understating GDLS products and internal processes Must have an understanding of various manufacturing processes. Must have the ability to analyze processes for efficiency, manpower requirements, & recommend improvements Must be able to interface with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, Production, Suppliers, & others Excellent Leadership & communication skills required Ability to function in a team-based environment Knowledge of CAD based system, Pro-E / NX preferred, to navigate designs Must be able to review designs using a model based systems. Knowledge must be sufficient to interrogate models, view GD&T, etc. Knowledge/understanding of various materials, aluminum, steel, & titanium Excellent written & verbal communication skills required to interface with internal & external engineering organizations as well as the ability to work alone in a self-motivated environment Low to Moderate travel required (5%-20%); Passport may be required. Will require routine travel to Lima, OH from Sterling Heights, MI Computer skills with Window based PC systems & associated software Prefer to have GD&T knowledge and ability to read drawings. Prefer to have processing knowledge to allow linkage of GD&T requirements to processes along with predicting if processes can meet GD&T requirements Must be capable of receiving security 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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.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 Work manufacturing process technology development efforts focusing on welding, plate processing, and material advancements. Support new material characterizations (armor steel, armor aluminum, titanium, magnesium, stainless steel...), and welding of such materials. Lead manufacturing continuous improvement activities focused on reducing vehicle costs and operator safety. Support production programs with a focus on welding and overall fabrication of combat vehicle structures. Support suppliers with weld related issues. Ensure GDLS is utilizing latest technologies available out in industry. Develop, support and execute research and development efforts of process technology advancements to position GDLS to meet current and future requirements. Develop future major equipment planning including evaluations of detail equipment, writing of equipment specifications, alternate solution analysis, ROI analysis, and strategic planning to ensure GDLS is positioned to sustain current and future production requirements. Resolve / assist in resolution of plants' or supplier manufacturing issues Assist plants on process bids, process launches, and production (welding is main focus) Work with engineering to resolve design and processing issues Develop into a division subject matter expert for welding armor materials Participate in virtual builds of different subsystems / system to identify potential areas of improvement and process requirements along with proposes process solutions Prepare weekly / monthly progress reports, to include presentations to SHC & GDLS management of programs status, successes and issues Participate in the development of project schedules, including material need dates and schedule to be able to incorporate changes. Monitor project schedules, requirements, progress, and delivery dates for all efforts including program and project efforts. Develop recovery plans in conjunction with plants and leadership. Qualifications Sought Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or other with applicable experience Must be capable of handling large projects from planning, scheduling, and budget development Must be capable of having ability to support plants and division for analysis, planning and execution of future major equipment purchases Must be capable of have understating GDLS products and internal processes Must have an understanding of various manufacturing processes. Must have the ability to analyze processes for efficiency, manpower requirements, & recommend improvements Must be able to interface with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, Production, Suppliers, & others Excellent Leadership & communication skills required Ability to function in a team-based environment Knowledge of CAD based system, Pro-E / NX preferred, to navigate designs Must be able to review designs using a model based systems. Knowledge must be sufficient to interrogate models, view GD&T, etc. Knowledge/understanding of various materials, aluminum, steel, & titanium Excellent written & verbal communication skills required to interface with internal & external engineering organizations as well as the ability to work alone in a self-motivated environment Low to Moderate travel required (5%-20%); Passport may be required. Will require routine travel to Lima, OH from Sterling Heights, MI Computer skills with Window based PC systems & associated software Prefer to have GD&T knowledge and ability to read drawings. Prefer to have processing knowledge to allow linkage of GD&T requirements to processes along with predicting if processes can meet GD&T requirements Must be capable of receiving security 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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.PI251371221Back To Search ResultsGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.