Design Services - Area Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Design Services - Area Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

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: 17117261

Description: General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Design Services Area Manager in our Design Services Management department. This role will design, lead and guide the team.

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:

Starting your career or you are an experience 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.)
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Position Description:

• Uses, reviews, and approves technical data package (TDP) detailed design models (3D) and drawings using digital CAD/CAE modeling tools (ProE, NX). Supports transition of the TDP for Production level manufacturing operations at GDLS sites. TDP must include proper references to applicable engineering specifications, geodetic tolerancing, and technical notes.
• Assesses design products and manages the development and quality over organic and contract design engineers and designers including designs of structures, cooling systems, mechanical mechanisms, etc. Assessments include design for manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility and vehicle-level integration.
• Uses and reviews the results of CAD quality checking tools to improve TDP quality and proficiency.
• Work across Design Services to manage the technical transition to Model Based Design (MBD), use of Automation, and Quality checking tools.
• Innovate Design Engineering and Design Services processes to increase quality and speed of implementation.
• Attend project kick-off meetings and evaluate scope of work to prepare formal cost estimates.
• Prepare schedules and manage multiple budgets, including indirect costs and capital expenses.
• This role will be involved with the select, develop, and management of employees , including performance, training, and retention.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and manage technical issues, fostering a team-based environment.
• Manage departmental administrative matters and communicate with customers and government on technical issues.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience including design engineering release, use of applicable CAD/CAE modeling tools (ProE, NX) packages ,
• Experience with mechanical engineering design principles.
• A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline is required.
• Experience working with Bargaining Unit (BU), union environment/employees is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be familiar with CAD tools and Microsoft software (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, Etc.).
• Must be able to travel on a limited basis.
• Must have the ability to communicate across various organizational levels.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Strong background in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams of 20 plus employees.

Additional Information:

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.
General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Design Services Area Manager in our Design Services Management department. This role will design, lead and guide the team.

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:

Starting your career or you are an experience 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.)
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Position Description:

• Uses, reviews, and approves technical data package (TDP) detailed design models (3D) and drawings using digital CAD/CAE modeling tools (ProE, NX). Supports transition of the TDP for Production level manufacturing operations at GDLS sites. TDP must include proper references to applicable engineering specifications, geodetic tolerancing, and technical notes.
• Assesses design products and manages the development and quality over organic and contract design engineers and designers including designs of structures, cooling systems, mechanical mechanisms, etc. Assessments include design for manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility and vehicle-level integration.
• Uses and reviews the results of CAD quality checking tools to improve TDP quality and proficiency.
• Work across Design Services to manage the technical transition to Model Based Design (MBD), use of Automation, and Quality checking tools.
• Innovate Design Engineering and Design Services processes to increase quality and speed of implementation.
• Attend project kick-off meetings and evaluate scope of work to prepare formal cost estimates.
• Prepare schedules and manage multiple budgets, including indirect costs and capital expenses.
• This role will be involved with the select, develop, and management of employees , including performance, training, and retention.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and manage technical issues, fostering a team-based environment.
• Manage departmental administrative matters and communicate with customers and government on technical issues.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience including design engineering release, use of applicable CAD/CAE modeling tools (ProE, NX) packages ,
• Experience with mechanical engineering design principles.
• A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline is required.
• Experience working with Bargaining Unit (BU), union environment/employees is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be familiar with CAD tools and Microsoft software (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, Etc.).
• Must be able to travel on a limited basis.
• Must have the ability to communicate across various organizational levels.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Strong background in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams of 20 plus employees.

Additional Information:

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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