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Position Title: Tool / Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Scranton, PA, United States

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: PA

City: Scranton

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14417488

Date Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Description: General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting all production processes and creating new production processes. There will be opportunity for maintaining and or improving established processes as well as working on Prototype work prior to production. Working to a set budget is critical.

Responsibilities:

Access / Navigate DNC software to load programs into CNC machines

Access / Navigate Oracle to find tooling and components.

Access / Navigate computer system to find part & assembly drawings

Create a basic Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Basic Formulas

Create a basic Microsoft Power Point presentation

Communicate progress and obstacles via E-Mail

The ability to write work instructions

Develop, and establish manufacturing process, primarily machining

Design work holding devices in 3D CAD

Create 2D drawings from 3D models

Select Tooling, Feeds, & Speeds for machining Aluminum, Armor, etc

Write CNC Machine Tool Programs in a CAM system 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Axis machines

Establish Assembly processes and procedures

Implement continuous improvement Ideas

Other duties as required

Systems used at GDLS Scranton include but not limited to:

PTC Creo 5 for 3D Modeling and 2D Drawings

Predator for DNC Storage and Communication

Oracle for Business Software

Gibbs CAM for CNC Programming

HMS CAPP for Work Instructions

Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, & Outlook for documentation and communication

Position Requirements

High School Diploma minimum with relevant conventional and CNC machining experience, Associate degree in Engineering preferred

Technical training in related fields a plus

Computer skills, email, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 3D CAD (Creo a plus), CAM (GibbsCam a plus)

Experience with 3D modeling software; experience with Pro-E (Creo) is a plus (Preferred)

Personal time management and organizational skills

Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis

Good communication skills, oral, written, & visual

Must be a US Person

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-###-#### or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting all production processes and creating new production processes. There will be opportunity for maintaining and or improving established processes as well as working on Prototype work prior to production. Working to a set budget is critical.

Responsibilities:

Access / Navigate DNC software to load programs into CNC machines

Access / Navigate Oracle to find tooling and components.

Access / Navigate computer system to find part & assembly drawings

Create a basic Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Basic Formulas

Create a basic Microsoft Power Point presentation

Communicate progress and obstacles via E-Mail

The ability to write work instructions

Develop, and establish manufacturing process, primarily machining

Design work holding devices in 3D CAD

Create 2D drawings from 3D models

Select Tooling, Feeds, & Speeds for machining Aluminum, Armor, etc

Write CNC Machine Tool Programs in a CAM system 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 Axis machines

Establish Assembly processes and procedures

Implement continuous improvement Ideas

Other duties as required

Systems used at GDLS Scranton include but not limited to:

PTC Creo 5 for 3D Modeling and 2D Drawings

Predator for DNC Storage and Communication

Oracle for Business Software

Gibbs CAM for CNC Programming

HMS CAPP for Work Instructions

Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, & Outlook for documentation and communication

Position Requirements

High School Diploma minimum with relevant conventional and CNC machining experience, Associate degree in Engineering preferred

Technical training in related fields a plus

Computer skills, email, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 3D CAD (Creo a plus), CAM (GibbsCam a plus)

Experience with 3D modeling software; experience with Pro-E (Creo) is a plus (Preferred)

Personal time management and organizational skills

Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis

Good communication skills, oral, written, & visual

Must be a US Person

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-###-#### or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.