Liaison Engineering Associate

About the role

This Entry Engineer position will function as a product‑engineering representative for the manufacturing of various military vehicle programs, including but not limited to the Abrams Main Battle Tank or Stryker hull fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Support combat‑vehicle fabrication or assembly, reporting to the Engineering Manager at Lima.
• Act as technical liaison for Abrams or Stryker, coordinating with GDLS personnel at local and division levels and with the customer organization.
• Develop and maintain flat‑file documentation.
• Execute engineering change impacts.
• Support Abrams vehicle induction inspection at customer storage locations (ANAD, Sierra).
• Provide liaison engineering floor support as required.
• Offer program/product‑level leadership with GDLS division and customer program representatives.
• Perform problem solving and root‑cause analysis.
• Develop armored‑vehicle design definitions (TDP) via the flat‑file process.
• Maintain adherence to CUI environment requirements.
• Travel occasionally (both CONUS and OCONUS) up to 5% domestically.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Associate’s degree with extensive Stryker/Abrams manufacturing experience will be considered.
• U.S. citizenship required; must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of background check, pre‑employment medical process, and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and unescorted access to the JSMC facility and other military bases as required.
• Functional understanding of GD&T desirable.
• Combat‑vehicle operational and systems‑level knowledge desirable.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers and software including MS Office, Pro‑Engineer, Creo, TeamCenter, etc.
• Ability to meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle safe entry.
• Fluency with Abrams design configuration, vehicle completion processes, and supply‑chain procedures.
• Demonstrated team‑leadership skills and ability to work in a teaming environment with a bargaining‑unit workforce.
• Capability to work independently or with minimal oversight.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Use of ladders and stairs to climb into/onto vehicle structures.
• Climbing, walking, bending, kneeling, standing, and stooping required.
• Lifting up to 50 lb.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, oils, mists, adhesives, and high‑noise areas.
• Work in hot and cold environments; respirator may be required depending on departmental assignment.
• Combination of office and manufacturing‑floor environments.
• Travel up to 5 % domestically.