Engineering Sr Manager (Structural Analysis)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Engineering Sr Manager (Structural Analysis) to join our Bothell, WA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Bothell offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

We are seeking a Engineering Sr Manager to manage our Structural Analysis team. In this role, you will oversee the structural analysis activities for our Precision Guidance Technologies and munitions programs. This is a working manager position, 75% performing structural analysis activities in support of product development and 25% as the team leader providing guidance, direction, mentoring, staffing and recruiting, weekly team meetings, and holding performance review discussions. We encourage highly skilled individual contributors that are looking to move up the technical management ladder as a people manager to apply for this position.

Manages, develops, and evaluates systems as well as improving and maintaining current systems or creating brand new projects
• Applies engineering techniques and strategies within the Engineering function
• Recommends operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results
• Influences business decisions made by leadership
• Problems are complex and multi-dimensional
• Requires communication with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance, i.e., Constructing and presenting status briefings on technical challenges
• Works with third party resources, site leadership and other necessary departments to bring comprehensive solutions for operations, production, or maintenance issues related to local production or test failures

Scope of Responsibilities may also include:

• Manage and lead a team of structural analysis engineers in product development
• Support the development of primary and secondary flight structures for highly dynamic/harsh environment munitions through structural analysis, using both finite element methods and hand calculations
• Generate Finite Element Models and perform FEA for normal modes, linear static stress, vibration, acoustics, and distortion analyses nonlinear assessments to predict and improve structural response as needed
• Develop structural concepts and perform preliminary sizing using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to meet stiffness, strength and other critical requirements
• Stress analysis of structural parts, components and assemblies
• Static and Dynamic loads, test analysis and test correlation
• Streamline developed modeling procedures, conduct parametric and/or optimization studies, and establish design and operating guidelines or recommendations for processes
• Participates in test procedure development for structural components to validate design integrity.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and design calculations.
• Collaborate with cross functional engineers in new product development and validate developed models and processes

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in general Engineering or specialized Engineering
• 8-10 years experience in an engineering function

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanical and/or aeronautical engineering
• Master's degree in Engineering or other closely related field
• Experience in early lifecycle technology development in the Aerospace or Defense industry
• Experience in a technical leadership role, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring engineers
• Proven experience with Dassault's Abaqus structural analysis software
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, materials science, and structural mechanics
• Proficient in CAD software and structural analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN)
• Proficiency with FEMAP/NASTRAN analysis tools and methods
• Experience with free-body diagrams, classical hand calculations, Finite Element Modeling and Analysis including pre- and post-processing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven record of leading large engineering and manufacturing development programs
• Experience with earned value management (EVM)
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to re-prioritize on the fly
• Position requires a high degree of analytical aptitude with strong technical problem-solving skills
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of complex tasks
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics, and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures, and business plan Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings, presentations, and site visits
• Ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Less than 25% travel likely

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.