Vehicle Integration Manager

GD Land Systems

Location

Sterling Heights, MI | United States

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Vehicle Integration Manager (VIM) and Deputy Vehicle Integration Manager (DVIM) are responsible for the full vehicle integration leadership across Systems Engineering (SE), Vehicle Electronics & Software Engineering (VSW), and Design & Development Engineering (DDE) necessary to deliver project progression as evidenced by successful project CDRL and milestone delivery.

Hybrid: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 80%.

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

INTRODUCTION

General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), 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.

RESPONSIBLITIES

The VIMs and DVIMs will lead use case development, requirement identification, decomposition, conflict arbitration, allocation, traceability, and compliance. This includes leadership of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) efforts that culminate in documentation of requirements, their compliance matrix (RCM) and design verification plan (DVP). The VIMs and DVIMs co-chair the Engineering Review Board (ERB) to ensure robustness of design decision memorandums (DDMs) and that risks are identified, documented, mitigated and communicated.

The VIMs and DVIMs will lead functional architecture development in accordance with the cascaded requirement set, management of system/sub-system level interfaces, technical integration of systems and sub-systems, technical trade study development, assessment of manufacturability, bill of material (BOM) development and associated product cost estimation (PCE) and all Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) necessary to monitor and communicate the progression and status of the program with quality and timeliness.

The VIMs and DVIMs are responsible for the planning, preparation and execution of all design related CDRLs and Milestone reviews, including ownership, communication and documentation of entry and exit criteria, and all associate working groups and meetings leading to those events.

Key tangible deliverables of the VIMs and DVIMs are the technical CDRLs, SEMP, DEMP, RCM, DVP, BOM, and PCE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10+ years of relevant work experience, including advanced degree and university research
Experience in leading cross-functional design, development and integration of complex systems
Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
Must have strong oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Engineering and/or MBA

IMPACT TOTAL REWARDS BENEFITS OVERVIEW

GDLS offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package that enables its people to make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others. Beginning on day one, employees are eligible for the following:

Health Benefits: Various coverage options including medical, dental and vision, HSA, FSA and Income Protection plans.

Wellbeing Benefits: On-site health coaches, free fitness center, exercise plans/classes, walking track, healthy partner resources, onsite cafeteria, and Starbucks.

401K Retirement Savings: Company match up to 6% NO vestment period.

C ompetitive Compensation: Market competitive base salary, performance incentive program, spontaneous recognition award program and career progression opportunities.

Flexible Work Schedule: Flextime and remote work opportunities including 9/80 work schedule every other Friday off!

Paid Time Off: Vacation entitlement, personal time and holidays including a holiday shutdown.

Tuition Assistance: Up to $10k annual tuition reimbursement.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Self-initiated, organized groups consisting of colleagues with shared interests and experiences.

Global Opportunities: International assignments, career progression programs and global careers.

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Vehicle Integration Manager (VIM) and Deputy Vehicle Integration Manager (DVIM) are responsible for the full vehicle integration leadership across Systems Engineering (SE), Vehicle Electronics & Software Engineering (VSW), and Design & Development Engineering (DDE) necessary to deliver project progression as evidenced by successful project CDRL and milestone delivery.

Hybrid: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 80%.

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

INTRODUCTION

General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), 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.

RESPONSIBLITIES

The VIMs and DVIMs will lead use case development, requirement identification, decomposition, conflict arbitration, allocation, traceability, and compliance. This includes leadership of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) efforts that culminate in documentation of requirements, their compliance matrix (RCM) and design verification plan (DVP). The VIMs and DVIMs co-chair the Engineering Review Board (ERB) to ensure robustness of design decision memorandums (DDMs) and that risks are identified, documented, mitigated and communicated.

The VIMs and DVIMs will lead functional architecture development in accordance with the cascaded requirement set, management of system/sub-system level interfaces, technical integration of systems and sub-systems, technical trade study development, assessment of manufacturability, bill of material (BOM) development and associated product cost estimation (PCE) and all Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) necessary to monitor and communicate the progression and status of the program with quality and timeliness.

The VIMs and DVIMs are responsible for the planning, preparation and execution of all design related CDRLs and Milestone reviews, including ownership, communication and documentation of entry and exit criteria, and all associate working groups and meetings leading to those events.

Key tangible deliverables of the VIMs and DVIMs are the technical CDRLs, SEMP, DEMP, RCM, DVP, BOM, and PCE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10+ years of relevant work experience, including advanced degree and university research
Experience in leading cross-functional design, development and integration of complex systems
Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
Must have strong oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Engineering and/or MBA