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Case Study - GDLS

Objective
  • General Dynamics required a rapid development and release of a new Stryker vehicle platform.
  • The full suite of variants had to be designed, engineered, and delivered within an aggressive 18-month timeline.
  • Multi-Variant Development: Engineered four distinct vehicle configurations — Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MEV), Mobile Gun System (MGS), Mortar Carrier Vehicle (MCV), and Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBC).
Conceptural Ideation
3D CAD Model
Solutions
  • Integrated Engineering Systems: Implemented robust processes for workflow management, including:
  • Capturing initial design orders
  • Tracking engineering changes
  • Managing drawing revisions and release cycles
CAE Model
3D Rendering
Results
  • Efficient Delivery: Completed and released full Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for all four vehicle variants within 10% of projected resource and budget targets.
  • Data Infrastructure: Established and maintained a comprehensive Product Data Management (PDM) system, overseeing more than 5,000 CAD files.
  • Process Innovation: Delivered scalable systems for design traceability, configuration control, and documentation integrity — laying the foundation for future platform expansions.
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