General Atomics · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Project Engineer Space Systems
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
9+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. The Manufacturing Project Engineer will support the manufacturing production process, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of new or revised production processes for efficient fabrication of parts and assemblies.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies
Conducts tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing problems that are extremely complex and require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Designs the arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout
Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery
Interfaces and collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
Provides guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations
Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff
May be required to make technical presentations to staff
May provide direction to less experienced professionals, design staff or technicians
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
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving extremely complex manufacturing engineering problems
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required
Travel is required and operations are on a 9X80 schedule with every other Friday off
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
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
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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