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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 week ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Aircraft Integration (2nd Shift)

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for resolving complex manufacturing problems, developing processes, and supporting production planning while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure high-quality production standards.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or highly complex manufacturing problems through early, upfront design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure producibility, inspectability, testability, maintainability and repairability

Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule. Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects

Specify and implement equipment and processes

Support manufacturing production planning and coordination, execution and operations process development

Function spans from the early design development process, through pre-production pathfinder and validation test articles leading to stable production; influencing the product and process specifications to achieve the best quality, cost and cycle time

Troubleshoot conflicting design development vs. production requirements, promotes new methods / process equipment, and evaluates special material requirements

Oversee prototype and pilot builds, document the build process with standardized work instructions, define and implement new manufacturing technologies

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on major new programs, moderate “Block change” upgrade contracts or single-purpose mission projects

Provides input to design, technical staff, briefs management, and participates effectively in a team of moderately experienced professional staff

Develop manufacturing processes, procedures and tooling using technical experience and collaborative interaction with the team to improve quality, eliminate non-value-added steps and shorten lead times

Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, e.g., 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, cell design, and manufacturing flow

Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing

Provide support for the disposition of non-conforming product, identify root cause, and assists in the implementation of corrective/preventative actions

Review and approve engineering design and changes and ensure their manufacturability

Obtains and analyzes manufacturing and test data

Develops and maintains work instructions to guide technicians in the assembly of assigned products

Liaison work orders as required to reflect process changes, non-conformity dispositions and engineering changes

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Manufacturing process developmentLean Manufacturing methodologiesEngineering conceptsPrinciplesTechnical presentationsProblem-solving skillsProject coordinationAir Worthiness experienceDoD clearanceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDocumentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's 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 bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects

Able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain secret DoD clearance is required