Electrical Fabrication Lab - Supervisor

Job Description

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

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced 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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Operate as a technical advisor of 10-20+ bargaining unit personnel that fabricate wire harnesses, prototype Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and complex electrical test equipment
• Approve and process shop work orders (SWOs) and manage material requested from the stock room.
• Monitor shop work order status and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction for personnel to ensure customers' needs are met.
• Participate in status meetings and cross shift meetings as necessary.
• Provide input on quotations and bids for new work.
• Ensure personnel are trained/certified to perform operations tasks prior to assignment.
• Assist Area Manager with approving daily timecards of Prototype Shop personnel.
• Follow all EHSI, SP, and corporate policies and directives. Also ensure Prototype Shop personnel and visitors do likewise.
• Facilitate involvement and development of a Whole System Business Model (WSBM) Team and its members as Team Advisor.
• Create, maintain, and foster continuous improvement and lean strategies: reduce cycle times and floor inventories, reduce cost and improve employee participation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications Sought

• 5-7 years of related experience with Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred. Other engineering-related disciplines may be considered. Significant additional related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and schematics to build electrical harnesses and equipment to customer specification
• Knowledge of harness fabrication processes and techniques
• Knowledge of components used to fabricate electrical harnesses and equipment
• Knowledge of electrical fabrication equipment and processes
• Knowledge of inspection processes and techniques
• Knowledge of metal fabricating equipment and process for building or modifying electrical boxes
• Capable of obtaining IPC J-STD-001 Trainer certification
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Capital Harness, project management skills, lean methodology, and continuous improvement
• Ability to Work overtime and 2nd shift as necessary
• Ability to obtain ASR card
• Must have valid driver's license

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 www.gd.com. 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 [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.