General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ยท 1 day ago
Industrial Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$63K/yr - $106K/yrGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. They are seeking an Industrial Engineer to support the engineering staff in analyzing and resolving engineering problems while promoting lean manufacturing processes and improvements.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Responsible for understanding the integration of manpower, manufacturing space, material, equipment, etc. for a manufacturing system, and use lean tools to sustain, monitor, and improve the state of the system
Identify systemic problems through root cause analysis. Implement corrective and/or preventive action to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects via Kaizen event facilitation and/or general floor support
Support and collaborate with shop floor technicians and manufacturing support teams to solve problems
Promote and sustain lean culture through employee empowerment and training of lean tools and principles
Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows
Establish and maintain labor standards, lead times and capacities/capabilities for manufacturing and ancillary processes
Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes
Develop meaningful process metrics and support the enterprise in making data driven decisions
Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory
Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience
Must be able to work both independently and on a team
Able to work extended hours as required
Preferred
An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1955
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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