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Engineer 3

Company: General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Provides engineering technical support for complicated and difficult research, development, production, proposals, new and ongoing operations of assigned activities of major complexity requiring a high degree of technical and professional competence by performing these most complex tasks and duties in support of LCA programs by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.



  • Implements existing and new ordnance designs for the U.S. Government and other commercial entities.


  • Identifies, recommends, and incorporates a variety of complex, new product development, product improvements and cost reductions by maintaining or increasing production levels while improving products, production costs, yields, quality and safety within scheduled milestones and established budgets.


  • Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions which reduce issues while increasing efficiencies of production units and conserves maintenance costs.


  • Develops and implements processes to identify potential errors and develops solutions to eliminate the reoccurrence of those problems.


  • Directs investigatory plans/processes for plant and supplier trials and visits to determine performance capabilities.


  • Develops process procedures to ensure that documentation is updated, accurate and understandable.


  • Conducts and analyzes engineering proposals to develop process requirements and related technical data pertaining to a wide variety of products, complex test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering change proposals (ECP).


  • Present technical briefings to a multidisciplined audience.


  • Prepares technical reports and engineering documentation (ECP, RFW, RFD, SOW, TDPL, BTR, QAP, PIP).


  • Researches and prepares failure analysis including root cause analysis and corrective actions.


  • Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.


  • Conducts complex engineering experiments to test, prove or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching related technological areas.


  • Conducts engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystems components and structures.


  • Analyzes complex engineering proposals, process requirements and related technical data pertaining to design and to determine feasibility of product proposal.


  • Reviews and evaluates complex designs for improving performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development.


  • Initiates cost reduction proposals and investigates proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action and checks on results obtained.


  • Conducts process audits of subcontractors.


  • Determines feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning and other technical and economic factors.


  • Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.


  • Directs the evaluation of findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes or to develop applications of findings to new uses.


  • Prepares technical reports for use by engineering or management for long and shortrange planning, or for use by sales engineering personnel in sales or technical services activities.


  • Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provides guidance for implementation.


  • Functions as GDOTS technical representative in the areas specific to functional areas within production or research and development.


  • Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling, and team interface.


  • Prepares or directs preparations of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.


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    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


    • An individual should individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Project Management software and Manufacturing software.


    • Relies on experience and possesses strong engineering skills and understandings of the design and composition of most existing products and engineering/business processes and principles to perform the functions of the job.


    • Assigned to manage technical projects up to $1 million in scope.


    • Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling, and team interface.


    • Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork.


    • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.


    • Promotes cost savings.


    • Manages competing demands while meeting commitments.


    • Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics, and safety.


    • Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment.


    • Ability to travel, including possible international travel, is required.


      Required Education/Experience:


      • Bachelor's Engineering from four-year college or university; five plus years related industry experience; PhD in Engineering with 2-3 years industry experience; and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


      • 5 plus years related industry experience; PhD in Engineering with 2-3 years industry experience; and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


        PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

        • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

          WORK CONDITIONS:

          • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

            Open to Hybrid with a manageable commute to St. Pete, Florida.
            Requisition ID: 2023-17045
            Street: 100 Carillon Parkway

Keywords: General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg , Engineer 3, Engineering , Saint Petersburg, Florida

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