Manufacturing Project Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Manufacturing Project Lead

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: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17352628

Description: Lead the Abrams Futures programs for US Manufacturing from through the early design and build phases. Act as the primary interface for US Manufacturing with Program Office and the customer.

Keep M&CS leadership and Program Office management informed on readiness all program aspects.

Specific tasks in this phase include:

Develop and maintain IMS as directed by contract requirements.

Monitor contract requirements assigned to Manufacturing and their allocation to production plants. Ensure the MFG team is meeting headcount and work completions targets required for successful program execution.

Develop and foster a cohesive team environment between prototype and production teams.

Primary tasks include:

EBOM development, Make/Buy Input, ERP execution, MBOM development, and material procurement.

Direct the establishment and management of prototype MBOM and detailed Build Tasks (BOP) in TeamCenter.

Direct MRs for long lead material required to mitigate program risk.

Track material status and address "late to need" issues with plant and SCM leads.

Manage and track plant readiness for prototype builds.

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 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.

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.
Lead the Abrams Futures programs for US Manufacturing from through the early design and build phases. Act as the primary interface for US Manufacturing with Program Office and the customer.

Keep M&CS leadership and Program Office management informed on readiness all program aspects.

Specific tasks in this phase include:

Develop and maintain IMS as directed by contract requirements.

Monitor contract requirements assigned to Manufacturing and their allocation to production plants. Ensure the MFG team is meeting headcount and work completions targets required for successful program execution.

Develop and foster a cohesive team environment between prototype and production teams.

Primary tasks include:

EBOM development, Make/Buy Input, ERP execution, MBOM development, and material procurement.

Direct the establishment and management of prototype MBOM and detailed Build Tasks (BOP) in TeamCenter.

Direct MRs for long lead material required to mitigate program risk.

Track material status and address "late to need" issues with plant and SCM leads.

Manage and track plant readiness for prototype builds.

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 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.

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.

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