Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nationore defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
Develops manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes
Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Plans sub tasks for activities described above
Contact with multiple work groups
Works under general supervision, received instruction from immediate supervisor
Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Manufacturing department
May have some contact outside Manufacturing or with external customers
Travel may be required
Security clearance may be required
Provides resolution to problems of moderate scope
Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause delays or require the allocation of additional resources
Installs manufacturing process systems and conducts production qualification, forecasts and manages manufacturing process capital assets
Develops, designs, procures, and constructs manufacturing process hardware, fixturing tools, software, and work environment
Using lean concepts acts as a project engineer to implement cost reduction efforts
Leads quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action
Documents procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc.
Provides process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and quoting
Defines and documents equipment calibration requirements
Identifies training for production related activities
Monitors and controls of process parameters, and identification of special processes and need for SPC
Provides solutions to vendor issues as required
Monitors competitive bench marks to ensure that current processes and equipment are competitive and cost effective
Forecasts and manages manufacturing process capital implementation
Develops floor layouts
Assists product engineer with design to cost
This is the intermediate level in a field of specialization
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Very solid professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Exercises very solid judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Builds productive internal/external working relationships
Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
May provide work direction to other employees
Lacks authority to discipline or reward
Very solid knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Very solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis
Keeps abreast of technology trends
Aware of business objective and Engineering role in achieving
Very solid knowledge with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
Very solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Very solid written and verbal communications skills
Ability to think creatively
Ability to multi-task
Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Very solid ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design
PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE: Bacheloregree in Mechanical Engineering
Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
