Operations Research and Capacity Modelling Staff Specialist / Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Operations Research and Capacity Modelling Staff Specialist / Industrial Engineer

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2026
Requisition ID: 4569
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Career Level: P55 - Staff
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers. The Operations Research and Capacity Modelling Staff Specialist / Industrial Engineer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $70,400 to $92,400 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Key Job Elements:

• Design and develop advanced analytical and optimization tools to support enterprise planning initiatives and decision making, including:
• Capacity Modelling and forecasting for production and resource allocation
• Resource planning to optimize workforce, materials, and scheduling
• Linear Programming and Network Optimization to drive cost efficiency and throughput
• Queueing Theory and Simulation Modelling to improve system flow, reduce bottlenecks, and increase performance predictability
• Build and automate dynamic reporting solutions, leveraging data visualization and modeling tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Python-based analytics) to enhance business transparency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsto understand analytical needs, define project objectives, and deliver solutions that directly support business goals.
• Lead or participate in special projectsfocused on process improvement, cost reduction, and performance optimization, from concept through implementation.
• Champion continuous improvement initiativesby identifying automation opportunities, streamlining workflows, and introducing innovative analytics techniques to elevate business performance.
• Support and maintain departmental tools, utilities, and databasesto ensure integrity, accuracy, and long-term scalability of analytics systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issuesin analytical tools and reporting systems, ensuring seamless operation and reliability across platforms.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorshipto peers by sharing best practices, analytical methodologies, and technical expertise to strengthen overall team capability.

• Undergraduate Degree
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated strength in MS Office applications
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Development experience with Python, SQL Databases

• University degree in Data Management and/or Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques and Operations Research

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact (emailprotected) if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.