Engineering Director

Responsibilities for this PositionEngineering DirectorUS-AR-HamptonJob ID: 2026-36100Type: Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: EngineeringCamden, ARCompany OverviewGeneral 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!Impact of the RoleGeneral ProfileRecognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization functionSolves unique problems that have a broad impact on the businessContributes to the development of organization functional strategyProgression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirementsConsistent exercise of discretion & judgmentFunctional LeadershipDetermines professional/ technical approaches and strategies for own functionDevelops policies and procedures for own function, in line with overall organization strategyHas responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).Essential FunctionsManages, develops, and evaluates systems as well as improving and maintaining current systems or creating brand new projects.Applies engineering techniques and strategies within the Engineering function.Recommends operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.Influences business decisions made by leadership.Problems are complex and multi-dimensional.Requires communication with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance, i.e., Constructing and presenting status briefings on technical challenges.Works with third party resources, site leadership and other necessary departments to bring comprehensive solutions for operations, production, or maintenance issues related to local production or test failures.Required QualificationsRequired education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experienceDiscipline/Major: Engineering degree requiredCritical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Preferred Qualifications* Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree* Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking skills. Problem solving skills. Mathematic skills. Computer skills. Technical expertise.Physical RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.Travel Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.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.If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.