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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 weeks 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 leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Airframe Liaison Engineering team, responsible for managing engineering objectives, overseeing a team, and ensuring 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

This position is based out of Adelanto, CA and will require on-site support at product manufacturing and integration sites

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 conceptsMechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringInterpreting engineering drawingsComposite manufacturingLEAN manufacturingGD&T ANSI Y-14.5MCREO Parametric/NXProject managementTechnical presentationVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

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

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

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

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Ability obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance required