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Manufacturing Engineer, Wire Harness Manufacturin
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General Dynamics Land Systems
Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)
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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. Responsibilities to Anticipate for this RoleThe Wire Harness Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and direction to production and development of manufacturing processes to ensure a quality product that is on time and within budget for our Grand Rapids, MI location. The manufacturing engineer will monitor and identify opportunities for improvement that increase productivity and product quality. The ideal candidate will have a natural drive to improve processes and the ability to collaborate with a dynamic team on projects that improve the way defense products work around the world. Analyze existing systems and processes to identify and reduce non-value-added activities to improve the manufacturing throughput of wire harness assembliesConceive, design, and develop manufacturing processes for introduction of new productsCreate 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 balancingHands-on approach to problem solving andConduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, and mentor production personnelUtilize lean manufacturing methodologies to eliminate wasteCollaborate with cross-functional teamsUphold the company's reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local and national regulationsRequired Skills & QualificationsBS Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering preferred7+ years of wire harness manufacturing requiredAdvanced experience with Microsoft Office 365, Capital Formboard, AutoCAD & SolidWorksDemonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principlesHands-on experience building small prototypesAbility to collaborate with program managers, production supervisors, customers, and department managers to provide daily direction and guidance to production associates 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.