Suspension Engineering Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Suspension Engineering Lead

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14619637

Date Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Description: The Suspension Engineering Lead will lead all design, analysis, and test efforts towards the development of suspension systems for vehicle programs. The individual will also work closely with supporting department stakeholders in the development of vehicles from concept stage to full production. In addition, the engineer will play an active role in resolving issues experienced during the testing and production phase of the vehicle life cycle.

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.

WORKING AT GDLS

Whether you are 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

Description of Work:

• Develop integrated suspension solutions for wheeled and tracked military vehicles.
• Engage with suppliers towards the development of subsystems and components for suspension systems.
• Identify subsystem and component level requirements and provide direction to the analysis teams.
• Actively support new product development teams in defining feasible concept solutions.
• Develop integration approach and provide direction and guidance to peers.
• Create test plans and actively lead or guide the subsystem level of testing.
• Prepare and present information to leadership on the project progress and design solutions.
• Interface with the customer and project office, as needed, in support of vehicle programs.
• Direct and oversee the CAD model development and drawings.
• Direct and interpret the structural and fatigue analysis.
• Address cost, reliability, maintainability, safety, and human factors in the design development.
• Handle programs on a very tight schedule and budget with complexity.
• Ensure the customer expectations are met and/or exceeded.

Position Requirements:

• BS in Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in the area of military vehicle suspensions.
• Established knowledge of suspension components for military vehicle applications.
• Experience in CAD and advanced simulation tools such as Pro-Engineer, Matlab, etc.
• Excellent analytical skills to appropriately size subsystems and components.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to direct and lead others in a team environment.
• Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success.
• Ability to improve existing processes in order to improve efficiency and speed.
• Excellent skills to develop technical documents and provide oral communication.
• Primary on-site work with occasional travel to vendors, production plants, and test locations.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The Suspension Engineering Lead will lead all design, analysis, and test efforts towards the development of suspension systems for vehicle programs. The individual will also work closely with supporting department stakeholders in the development of vehicles from concept stage to full production. In addition, the engineer will play an active role in resolving issues experienced during the testing and production phase of the vehicle life cycle.

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.

WORKING AT GDLS

Whether you are 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

Description of Work:

• Develop integrated suspension solutions for wheeled and tracked military vehicles.
• Engage with suppliers towards the development of subsystems and components for suspension systems.
• Identify subsystem and component level requirements and provide direction to the analysis teams.
• Actively support new product development teams in defining feasible concept solutions.
• Develop integration approach and provide direction and guidance to peers.
• Create test plans and actively lead or guide the subsystem level of testing.
• Prepare and present information to leadership on the project progress and design solutions.
• Interface with the customer and project office, as needed, in support of vehicle programs.
• Direct and oversee the CAD model development and drawings.
• Direct and interpret the structural and fatigue analysis.
• Address cost, reliability, maintainability, safety, and human factors in the design development.
• Handle programs on a very tight schedule and budget with complexity.
• Ensure the customer expectations are met and/or exceeded.

Position Requirements:

• BS in Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in the area of military vehicle suspensions.
• Established knowledge of suspension components for military vehicle applications.
• Experience in CAD and advanced simulation tools such as Pro-Engineer, Matlab, etc.
• Excellent analytical skills to appropriately size subsystems and components.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to direct and lead others in a team environment.
• Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success.
• Ability to improve existing processes in order to improve efficiency and speed.
• Excellent skills to develop technical documents and provide oral communication.
• Primary on-site work with occasional travel to vendors, production plants, and test locations.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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