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General Dynamics Land Systems Fire Power Medium Systems Area Manager in Sterling Heights, Michigan
OVERVIEW This individual will manage the activities of Fire Power Medium personnel (department capabilities and work scope include Medium Caliber Fire Control System, Fire Control System Analysis and Modeling, Designing Fire Control/Lethality and Turret System Architectures, System/Subsystem Design Documents, Interface Control Documents, and functional requirements, System level Test Procedures and Plans). This is a Hybrid position within our Engineering organization. This role allows the employee to work offsite but also requires onsite work as needed. This position requires the employee to be onsite up to 80%. This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance). INTRODUCTION General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), 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 Provide the leadership and technical direction required to develop and deliver high quality work products; Fire Control/Lethality/Turret architectures, design descriptions, functional/software requirements, interface control documents, productCDRLs, analysis and assessments, and test procedures and test plans. Manage area budgets and schedules to ensure work is performed on time with the highest quality and within budgeted costs. Coordinate and assign tasks within the section to accomplish program objectives. Identify and schedule manpower needs, tools and training requirements. Meet and execute staffing requirements - review manpower demand files to ensure accuracy and staffing commitments, taking action where appropriate Hire, train, and mentor employees to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully execute project responsibilities. Support program leads in achieving team commitments. Develop and track department metrics. Develop high-quality, cost-effective planning and proposal BOEs/inputs. Participate in technical and program reviews. Perform administrative duties associated with management of section personnel which includes, but is not limited to, conducting performance appraisals, monitoring labor reporting, preparing status reports, and attending and conducting staff meetings. Create a work environment in the section that is oriented to product quality and customer satisfaction. Create a work environment that cultivates teamwork and growth mindset. Promote a team environment and facilitate intra and inter-group coordination. Assure compliance with all applicable department processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Concentration 10+ years of experience Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001/OHSAS18001, and CMMI standards Maintain ISO and CMMI certification by assisting in developing department procedures and measures to ensure compliance to all appropriate SP's, FOI's and DI's Have a working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and IL-HDBK-799 Address personnel issues as required in accordance with the GDLS Code of Ethics Handbook Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have demonstrated leadership ability. Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)<