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Engineering Lab Operations Lead
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General Dynamics Land Systems
Sterling Heights, MI (In Person)
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Engineering Lab Operations Lead General Dynamics Land Systems United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights 38500 Mound Road (Show on map) Jun 03, 2026 We are seeking a driven, self managed, and technically proficient individual to lead and manage the maintenance, equipment readiness, and facility engineering aspects of mechanical engineering labs. This will include ensuring the airflow, hydraulics, and other labs are organized, inventoried, and maintained to support program needs. This individual will interface with all mechanical engineering areas at our facility and collaborate with materials engineering and dyno personnel. Responsibilities also include managing activities in secure areas and ensuring compliance to DoD security standards, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, and performing capital asset planning and roll up for all labs. Key Responsibilities
Lead maintenance and support operation of multiple mechanical labs including Airflow, Hydraulics, Dyno, Thermal Validation, Suspension Lab, and secure areas
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for lab operations
Ensure overall lab readiness and compliance with EHS policies and DoD security requirements
Assist with development of test plans and requirements for prototyping, development testing, and failure analysis
Assist with fixture design, fabrication, and installation
Manage procurement, tracking, and disposition of engineering materials and hardware
Maintain calibrated equipment functionality; perform maintenance and repairs
Write scopes of work, collaborate with supply chain management and coordinate with external vendors for service and capital upgrades
Write material requests for parts, consumables, and other lab related items
Develop and maintain lab activity schedules, inventory, and storage solutions
Project lab utilization and future planning for additional lab capability or consolidation as program needs evolve
Prepare summary reports and communicate results to management and internal customers
Interface with design and test engineers throughout development processes
Support knowledge management asset development and training as related to the labs
Lead capital asset planning and estimating activities while interfacing with management and senior leadership to present plans and secure annual funds for implementation
Act as security custodian for secure areas and facilitate planning, execution, and coordination of work in these areas Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required. Focus in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotics, industrial or facilities engineering is a plus.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems testing and troubleshooting experience
5+ years of relevant career experience
Active or ability to obtain secret clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creo, NX and Teamcenter experience
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting tools
Ability to work effectively with internal customers, suppliers, and diverse engineering teams
Flexibility for work assignments and the aptitude to perform other engineering functions as workload allows
On site presence
Approximately 10% travel
Experience working in classified environments preferred
Prior experience with military vehicle systems preferred