Senior Reliability Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a Senior Reliability Lead for a combat vehicle development program. 

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.  That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Systems, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred, other engineering disciplines will be considered with commensurate reliability experience.
• Master's degree desired.
• 10 to 15 years of Reliability experience required. 
• Certified Reliability Engineer a plus  
• Knowledge of Reliability standards required.
• Must have knowledge and experience developing Reliability Allocations and Predictions along with Reliability Block Diagrams
• Able to conduct DFMEA/FMECA and Fault Tree Analysis
• Duty Cycle analysis and Endurance requirements experience preferred
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet objectives and performance metrics
• High standard of business ethics and professional conduct
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters 

Responsibilities

• The Senior Reliability Engineer would be responsible for interfacing with the USG and program management on Reliability program procedures and deliverables regularly.
  The Senior Reliability Engineer would be responsible for coordinating the Reliability team's efforts on the project and developing Reliability deliverables.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for applying established reliability standards and methodologies to support system design and evaluation. This includes developing reliability allocations and predictions, creating and interpreting Reliability Block Diagrams, and conducting DFMEA/FMECA and fault tree analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes.
• The role will also involve performing duty cycle analyses and defining endurance requirements to ensure system performance over the intended lifecycle. In addition, the candidate will be expected to leverage strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve complex technical issues, utilize excellent oral and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, and employ strong negotiation skills to influence design decisions and align cross-functional teams around reliability objectives.

 What We Offer 

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Additional Information 

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance). 

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer