Sr Manager, Process Eng (Machining)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Process Engineering (Machining) leads a mixed team of technicians and engineers and serves as the subject matter expert for machining processes at GDOTS Lincoln Operations. The role manages support-tool and equipment blanket purchase orders; specifies CNC equipment, machine configurations, and spare-parts inventories; and works with Operations to gather feedback. The position owns and maintains process maps, FMEAs, and control plans for core machining operations, leads or supports root-cause analysis when machining processes are out of control, and works with program teams to develop machining processes, work instructions, and tooling for development and production parts. It also supports CNC troubleshooting and coordinates with repair contractors. The role manages and develops a team responsible for optimizing, designing, and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment. It drives continuous improvement in process design, cost, quality, and resource utilization; uses process metrics to identify trends; leads engineering projects; incorporates new technologies; resolves engineering problems; and approves process designs. The manager collaborates with production, quality, and other departments to align engineering solutions with business goals, and directs work and personnel actions with concurrence from HR and senior leadership. The position requires an associate degree and 7–8 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Travel is likely to be less than 25%.

Requirements

Associate degree and 7–8 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
CNC machining and G-code programming experience.
Experience specifying machine configurations.
Experience with FMEAs and control plans.
Experience leading or participating in problem solving, including PDCA, A3, or root-cause analysis.
Experience with CAM software such as Surfcam, HSM Works, or Mastercam.
Experience machining composite materials.
Experience with engineering drawings and GD&T.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods, move regularly throughout facilities, and potentially stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Leadership skills.
CAD software experience.
Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software experience.
Continuous improvement knowledge.
Equipment evaluation skills.
Mathematical modeling skills.
Process engineering knowledge.
Process mapping skills.
Project management skills.
Requirements engineering or analysis skills.
Statistical process control knowledge.
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.
Knowledge of product design.
Knowledge of data analysis.
Experience mentoring and developing people.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a mixed team of technicians and engineers responsible for machining processes.
Serve as the subject matter expert for machining processes at GDOTS Lincoln Operations.
Manage blanket purchase orders for support tools and equipment.
Specify CNC equipment needs, machine configurations, and spare-parts lists and inventories.
Engage with Operations to solicit feedback.
Own and regularly update process maps, FMEAs, and control plans for core machining operations.
Lead or support root-cause analysis when machining methods are not in a state of control.
Work with program teams to develop machining processes, instructions, and tooling for development and production parts.
Help troubleshoot CNC machine issues and coordinate with repair contractors.
Optimize, design, and implement manufacturing processes and equipment.
Drive continuous improvement in process design, cost savings, quality, and resource utilization.
Use process metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
Lead engineering projects, incorporate new technologies, resolve engineering problems, and approve process designs.
Collaborate with production, quality, and other departments to align engineering solutions with business goals.
Lead and direct employees, including responsibility for hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR and senior leadership.