General Dynamics Land Systems · 16 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Wire Harness Manufacturing
Walker, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics, focused on delivering engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. The Wire Harness Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical support and direction to production processes, ensuring quality and timely delivery while identifying opportunities for improvement in productivity and product quality.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitary
Responsibilities
Analyze existing systems and processes to identify and reduce non-value-added activities to improve the manufacturing throughput of wire harness assemblies
Conceive, design, and develop manufacturing processes for introduction of new products
Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including work instructions, flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing
Hands-on approach to problem solving and
Conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, and mentor production personnel
Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies to eliminate waste
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local and national regulations
Qualification
Preferred
BS Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; BS in related Technical / Engineering fields or associate's degree in related Technical / Engineering field with relevant work experience considered
3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering preferred
Understanding of wire harness manufacturing desirable
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office 365, Capital Formboard, AutoCAD & SolidWorks
Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Hands-on experience building small prototypes
Ability to collaborate with program managers, production supervisors, customers, and department managers to provide daily direction and guidance to production associates
Company
General Dynamics Land Systems
GDLS specializes in the design, development, production, support, and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Massimilla
Global Vice President of Engineering, Design and Technology
Recent News
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