General Dynamics Land Systems Looking for Dimensional Analysis Engineer (Mid- Career Level) at Sterling Heights, MI  Full Time

About the Role:

The Dimensional Engineering Represent Dimensional Management in the Model Centric (concurrent) engineering design efforts beginning with initial model development through final release.

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.

On-site presence:

Hybrid – Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 80%
Onsite presence is required upon initial employment. A hybrid work arrangement can be considered when deemed appropriate by management.

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.)
• 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/ Assignments that you may be involved

Represent Dimensional Management in the Model Centric (concurrent) engineering design efforts beginning with initial model development through final release.

Dimensional Management of a design effort will require working with CAD designers, project design engineers and manufacturing engineers to perform the following activities:

• Evaluate the model objectives and provide initial Datum recommendations. Datum revision recommendations will also be provided during the design development maturity process.
• Continuous involvement in design reviews to ensure that the Dimensional Management objectives are maintained to minimize redesign thru production level drawing / model releases.
• Ensure design variation is managed thru the engineering design development process to help ensure parts fit and operate properly the first time, at assembly.
• Conduct manual tolerance evaluations of subsystem and component designs to ensure design functionality and design variation are considered in design development to ensure vehicle end item operational requirements are met. (VisVSA experience or equivalent a plus)
• Direct and monitor the development of the Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing callouts of the models and drawings to ensure compliance with ASME Y14.5M-2009.
• Work with manufacturing during the development of the dimensional controls to ensure the objectives of engineering functionality and manufacturing requirements are balanced.
• Provide accurate interpretation and application of ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T standards and dimensional analysis requirements with other design / engineering groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

• Bachelors of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience
• High proficiency in interpretation and application of ASME Y 14.5M-2009.
• have a firm understanding of mechanical engineering practices as the relate to product development activities in military land vehicle designs.
• Have the ability to work with 2D drawings as well as ability to work in a 3D CAD environment as we transition into engineering digital transformation.
• CAD software experience(Creo, NX) desired
• Teamcenter experience desired
• Working knowledge of manufacturing fabrication, processes and capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly practices.

• Working knowledge of tooling / functional gaging practices.
• Knowledge of quality inspection techniques and ability to interpret CMM data.
• Knowledge of machine design engineering practices.
• Knowledge of material applications.
• Microsoft Office Software proficient.

Additional Information

This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED

• Must be willing to work in an office, lab, proto-type and test site environments.
• Be a self-starter and work in a fast paced environment
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required
• Limited travel may be required.

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.

General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.