General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 6 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the engineering staff in analyzing and resolving engineering problems, while developing solutions to enhance manufacturability and supporting manufacturing activities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing Manufacturing Engineering support to Avionics Electronics group, primarily supporting RF devices and testing
Expected to develop innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in manufacturing engineering and to engineering designs to enhance manufacturability
Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing activities required for the assembly and integration of components into complex assemblies
Review engineering specifications and drawings. Confer across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information. Able to assist design engineers and CAD/CAM/CMM programmers in resolving model changes for manufacturability
Work directly with systems, design, and test engineers to enhance manufacturability, assembly, and integration of components and sub-assemblies starting at initial model/drawing creation and continuing throughout the manufacturing phase
Receive and route Non-Conformance Reports for disposition. Route Supplier Disposition Requests to engineering
Create and maintain manufacturing bills of material, manufacturing work instructions, and routers
Develop and maintain common manufacturing processes, standards, and documentation
Provide input to material master requirements, including make versus buy requirements. Track material procurements to support manufacturing activities
Applies technical knowledge to troubleshoot, analyze, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems
Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles
Obtains and analyzes test data
May be required to make brief technical presentations
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables
Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required
Must be able to effectively use MS Office, specifically Excel and Project applications, to execute and track work activities
Must be able to work extended hours as required
Preferred
Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic systems is desired
Experience with RF radio systems is desired
MS Teams experience is desirable
Experience working with SAP and Windchill applications is desirable
An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is desired
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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