Sr Manager, Test Eng

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces high-quality, high performance gun systems for a broad spectrum of land, sea, and air applications. Our products are built on decades of experience and knowledge in innovative design and development and the latest manufacturing technologies. We are an industry leader in the development and production of single and multi-barrel gatling guns, individual crew-served weapons, ammunition handling systems, shipboard defense systems, gun pods and loaders.

The Sr Manager, Test Engineer position:

Operational Leadership

Develop and implement production strategies to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQCD) targets.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring schedules and deadlines are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements as needed.
• Direct up to 12 reports and prioritize work based on immediate and dynamic business needs.
• Become qualified on test lane instrumentation to facilitate gun system acceptance testing.
• Manage five Union tester personnel as part of normal daily operations at the facility.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Maintain legacy facility buildings, infrastructure, equipment, tools, electronics, and company owned gun systems so that employees are safe and production is not interrupted.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and control all non-conforming production parts discovered while testing.
• Participate in Root Cause/Corrective action investigations regarding gun system function and testing.

Delivery Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Cost Management

• Manage department and capital budgets, plan equipment maintenance, and schedule materials to support production goals.
• Collaborate with Saco operation teams to set priorities and minimize disruptions.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, and business development teams to align testing with customer demands.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to long-term business growth.
• Manage dynamic events associated with weather, equipment maintenance, equipment failure, and test personnel while clearly communicating with leadership on cost and production impact.
• Develop creative solutions for infrastructure improvements and facility maintenance optimization.

• Responsible for managing the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components, or modifications.
• Acts as advisor to test engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations and acts as a liaison to other engineering functions.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Education and Experience: Associates Degree and 7 - 8 years experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/ or Experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: General Engineering or specialized Engineering degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership Skills. Conformance Testing. Product Testing. Test Engineering. Test Management. Test Planning. Test Strategy. Quality Standard Development. Bug/Defect Identification. Industry Standards. Test Documentation. Bug Tracking Software. Software Testing Tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Process management
• Creative/unconventional approach to problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and manage production staff to ensure high performance and professional growth
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback

Travel Requirements: Likely Less than 25%