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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 11 hours ago

Airframe Liaison Engineering Supervisor

Adelanto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are looking for an Engineering Supervisor to join their Airframe Liaison Engineering team, where the role involves leading a team to manage engineering solutions and ensure compliance with safety standards.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads a team of 4-5 liaison engineers and design assurance specialists in managing rapid prototype and production GA-ASI platforms

Creates, investigates and executes Change Requests (CR) and Change Notifications (CN) for composite drawings and specifications

Prepares and brief CR/CN in front of Change Control Board (CCB) stakeholders

Provides depositions for nonconforming production parts as the Material Review Board (MRB) engineer

Coordinates with various engineering group such as Airframe Integrity Group, Material & Process, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering and Quality Engineering to resolve complex issues

Identifies root cause to engineering/manufacturing issues and work independently to resolve them

Expected to work closely with production floor clarifying engineering drawing intent

Assist management with tactical execution of all department activities including managing, mentoring, developing, and training

Participates in the planning, attraction, selection, retention and development of personnel to ensure team capacity and competencies are aligned with business needs

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

Qualification

Engineering degreeEngineering management experienceInterpreting engineering drawingsAircraft development experienceComposite manufacturing experienceLEAN manufacturing knowledgeGD&T knowledgeCREO Parametric/NX proficiencyVerbalDoD Security ClearanceTechnical presentation skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationBasic project managementConfidentiality maintenance

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. 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

Backgrounds in Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace desired

Prior management experience leading a team in an engineering or manufacturing setting desired

Experience and knowledge of interpreting engineering drawings with emphasis on composite lamination and airframe integration

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Excellent verbal and written communication with an emphasis in technical presentation

Experienced in aircraft development and composite manufacturing

Experience with LEAN manufacturing methodologies desired

Working knowledge of GD&T ANSI Y-14.5M

Experience using CREO Parametric/NX or similar CAD software

Basic project management knowledge

Able to work extended hours as required

Able to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity