Design Engineering Tech Lead

Company Overview:

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary: Prepares and maintains detailed design drawings, schematics or specifications typically using computer-aided design software | Works closely with design originators (e.g., engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex or original designs which require a high degree of precision using computer-aided drafting (CAD) or computer-aided engineering (CAE) equipment | Creates, modifies and controls detailed two- and three-dimensional parts and assembly drawings from engineers' and technicians' sketches, plans and written and verbal instructions | Develops and maintains drafting standards and procedures | Evaluates and recommends purchase of CAD/CAE-related computer hardware and software Impact of the Role:

• Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software and other techniques, standards, and tools to prepare technical drawings.
• Prepares computer-aided design (CAD) drafts, drawings, and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, blueprints, and sketches.
• Maintains deadlines, goals, and production standards set by the department.
• Communicates with engineers and designers to aid in the completion of projects.
• Transforms initial rough product designs into working documents using CAD software.
  Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs.

Required Qualifications:

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: 3D CAD. Computer Aided Design (CAD). Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD). Design Review. Engineering Support. Mechanical Drawing. Technical Drafting. CAD Software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements:

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time

Travel Requirements: No or very little 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.