Continuous Improvement Engineer - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Anniston, AL, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: AL

City: Anniston

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 15287191

Date Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Description: The position reports to LSS/Continuous Improvement Leader.
Responsibilities include:

Organizational Support

• Have a servant leadership orientation in order to actively listen and coordinate actions to achieve success
• Provide support for the operational excellence implementation, incorporating critical thinking, reasoning, negotiating, persuading, communicating and decision making
• Must be trustworthy and approachable for all members of the organization to become a collector of feedback, idea generation and course correction
• Need to be passionate and confident about operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Must exhibit humility and strong desire to learn and better yourself through personal excellence & growth
• Support activities to maintain ISO Quality and EHS Certifications
• Support of plant Safety programs
• Support of plant Communication initiatives
• Be flexible with changing tasks based on priorities

Continuous Improvement

• Support training others to use various root cause analysis, problem solving, Lean waste identification and Lean tools
• Support data analysis, trend identification, reporting & feedback
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Support the collection and monitor status for all continuous improvement ideas and action items
• Support continuous improvement activities from inception through completion and sustainment follow-up
• Support Lean Rapid Improvement events and larger scale Lean Projects
• Support preparation of report outs to plant leadership
• Support preparation of documentation of soft savings by project and idea and create a submission to division CI team (quarterly)
• Support preparation of documentation of hard savings by HPU analysis of departmental performance and create a submission to division CI team (quarterly)
• Utilize WSBM principles to create a strong Human, Work, CI, and Business System within the plant
• Supporting WSBM teaming initiative
• Help to ensure vision and objectives are clearly communicated to the WSBM teams

Training

• Support training on Continuous Improvement/WSBM in New Hire Orientation
• Making progress toward certifications are required.

The Position Requirements Include:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience and training in CI, Quality, and Business Management required
• Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering preferred
• Green Belt Preferred or ability to obtain in one year
• Must have a strong knowledge of computer applications like MS Word, PowerPoint, Access Database, and Excel.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO 9000 family of international standards.
• Strong and objective analytical skills
• Great communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Must have exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

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 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The position reports to LSS/Continuous Improvement Leader.
Responsibilities include:

Organizational Support

• Have a servant leadership orientation in order to actively listen and coordinate actions to achieve success
• Provide support for the operational excellence implementation, incorporating critical thinking, reasoning, negotiating, persuading, communicating and decision making
• Must be trustworthy and approachable for all members of the organization to become a collector of feedback, idea generation and course correction
• Need to be passionate and confident about operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Must exhibit humility and strong desire to learn and better yourself through personal excellence & growth
• Support activities to maintain ISO Quality and EHS Certifications
• Support of plant Safety programs
• Support of plant Communication initiatives
• Be flexible with changing tasks based on priorities

Continuous Improvement

• Support training others to use various root cause analysis, problem solving, Lean waste identification and Lean tools
• Support data analysis, trend identification, reporting & feedback
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Support the collection and monitor status for all continuous improvement ideas and action items
• Support continuous improvement activities from inception through completion and sustainment follow-up
• Support Lean Rapid Improvement events and larger scale Lean Projects
• Support preparation of report outs to plant leadership
• Support preparation of documentation of soft savings by project and idea and create a submission to division CI team (quarterly)
• Support preparation of documentation of hard savings by HPU analysis of departmental performance and create a submission to division CI team (quarterly)
• Utilize WSBM principles to create a strong Human, Work, CI, and Business System within the plant
• Supporting WSBM teaming initiative
• Help to ensure vision and objectives are clearly communicated to the WSBM teams

Training

• Support training on Continuous Improvement/WSBM in New Hire Orientation
• Making progress toward certifications are required.

The Position Requirements Include:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience and training in CI, Quality, and Business Management required
• Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering preferred
• Green Belt Preferred or ability to obtain in one year
• Must have a strong knowledge of computer applications like MS Word, PowerPoint, Access Database, and Excel.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO 9000 family of international standards.
• Strong and objective analytical skills
• Great communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Must have exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

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 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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